Portfolio Manager, Government Partnerships (DARPA & ARPA-H)
Lila Sciences
Cambridge, MA · $168k–$272k a year · Posted November 1, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for healthcare pay after cost of living$180k · of 24
- #1Best cities for director and executive jobs53% · of 100
- #1Best cities for director and executive jobs in the Northeast53% · of 70
- #1Best cities for director and executive jobs in New England53% · of 28
- #2Best cities for life sciences and biotech jobs579 openings · of 41
- #2Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in New England59 jobs · of 14
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $220,000 a year. Across 76 open portfolio manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $104,500 to $186,500 and the median is $129,500. That is 70% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among financial managers, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for financial managers: 39% (high).
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About the job
...and the National Labs to international science‑funding bodies — will play a defining role in advancing this mission. As a Portfolio Manager within Government Partnerships, you will own one of Lila's public sector portfolios end‑to‑end, serving as the connective tissue...