Business Operations, Product & Science
About Periodic Labs
We’re an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. Backed by world-class investors and growing rapidly, we operate at the pace the frontier requires. Our team brings deep expertise, genuine ownership, and an insatiable drive to push the boundaries of what’s scientifically possible.
About the Role
Periodic Labs sits at the intersection of frontier AI and physical science — and the operational challenges we face reflect that complexity. As Business Operations, you will be the connective tissue between our research teams, our model development roadmap, and the broader strategic and operational needs of the company. You will work cross functionally to accelerate the translation of scientific progress into outcomes that matter.
This is a high-ownership role for someone who can operate in deeply technical environments without being a researcher themselves — someone who understands how science gets done, how AI models get built, and what it takes to build the organizational systems that allow both to happen faster. You will help with product-science coordination, and serve as a trusted strategic partner to leadership on the decisions that shape our trajectory.
The ideal candidate has a graduate-level scientific background — physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field — combined with meaningful experience in strategy, operations, or product roles at a technology or research organization. You think rigorously, communicate exceptionally, and have a rare ability to earn the trust of both scientists and executives.
What You’ll Do
- Support the operating rhythm of the research organization — research planning cycles, milestone tracking, experiment prioritization, and cross-team coordination between AI and physical sciences
- Design and maintain systems that give leadership real-time visibility into research progress, resource utilizatio...