Lila Motamedi

Scientist by training.
People-person by nature.

I thrive at the intersection of people and technology. With a background in biotechnology, leadership, and communication, I've developed a strong ability to connect with diverse groups, build trust, and work collaboratively toward shared goals.

I enjoy helping people navigate challenges, learning about their goals, and finding solutions that make a real impact. My long-term goal is a client-facing career where I can combine my technical foundation with my passion for working with people.

My science background didn't just teach me how to run experiments, it taught me how to process complex data and translate it into something anyone can understand and act on. That's the skill I bring to every room I'm in.

My motto

Turning complex ideas into meaningful human connections.

Relationship-building Cross-functional teams Public speaking Client-facing communication Project management Problem-solving Leadership Adaptability Active listening Complex data analysis Multilingual Team collaboration

Open to opportunities in

Customer success · Sales · Consulting · Partnerships · Business development · Account management · Operations · Strategy

Experience

Yes, I made budget spreadsheets fun.

USC Student Government Leadership

Budget Review & Funding · University of Southern California

Approved and denied budget proposals from philanthropy and student organizations, assessing each against established funding criteria.
Communicated decisions with full transparency, including rejections, along with clear next steps for budget allocation.
Provided constructive feedback helping organizations understand the review process and strengthen future proposals.
Presented to RSOs on how funding proposals work; collaborated weekly with 100+ person USG Senate team.

Gilead Sciences Biotech

Clinical Operations Intern · Global Clinical Trial Operations

Supported global clinical trial operations across cross-functional teams, vendors, and study sites.
Assisted with budget tracking, vendor management, and contract coordination.
Maintained and analyzed clinical trial data across systems, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

"Every successful clinical trial depends on more than science. It requires coordination, communication, and execution. My role gave me firsthand experience turning complex processes into organized action that helps move therapies closer to patients."

Recode Startup

Clinical Operations Intern · Global Expansion (UK & EU)

Supported operational planning for a clinical trial expanding into the UK and EU, coordinating across international teams and stakeholders.
Assisted with project tracking and cross-functional communication to keep clinical initiatives aligned with key timelines.
Got a front-row seat to startup life: fast-moving, scrappy, and collaborative.

Volunteering

What actually keeps me grounded.

Giving back has always been a big part of who I am. Through USC's Joint Educational Project (JEP), I tutored students in underserved Los Angeles communities every week, building real relationships while helping kids navigate challenging material.

I also led Curieus, where I created lesson plans to teach complex scientific concepts to kids in a way they could genuinely connect with. Designing those sessions from scratch taught me that good communication is really just good teaching.

"The most fulfilling form of leadership is helping others realize their own potential."

I plan to be successful, and I'm motivated, but more than anything, I'm motivated by the act of helping others. Volunteering keeps me grounded and reminds me that meaningful impact always starts with human connection.

A little about my world

And listen. I'm just a girl.

A girl who loves planning dinner parties, traveling to new places, taking pictures of everything, and genuinely caring about what she wears. And I think that actually matters in a career. Because I'm proof that you can work hard in tech, show up professionally, and still have a full, interesting, people-filled life outside of it. Personality and ambition aren't a trade-off. They're the whole point.