Benchling · 2 days ago
Product Manager, Chemistry
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$182K/yr - $247K/yr
5+ years expBenchling is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the power of biotechnology through modern software solutions. They are seeking a Product Manager for Chemistry to lead the development of their small molecule R&D solution, partnering with build teams to deliver impactful solutions for scientists developing life-saving drugs and therapies.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for Benchling’s small molecule R&D solution, from early discovery through development
Partner closely with customers and field teams to deeply understand our customer’s scientific workflows and pain points
Translate scientific and technical insights into intuitive, scalable software capabilities that integrate seamlessly across Benchling’s platform
Collaborate with engineering, design, and data teams to deliver high-quality products on time and with measurable impact
Leverage AI to enhance scientific productivity—partnering with AI and platform teams to build intelligent tools that accelerate decision-making for chemists
Drive alignment across stakeholders, communicating priorities, tradeoffs, and outcomes clearly and persuasively
Represent the small molecule domain internally and externally, influencing the future direction of Benchling’s multi-modal R&D platform
Qualification
Required
5+ years of product management experience
Academic or professional experience in a scientific field, bonus points for chemistry
Deep knowledge of small molecule R&D or a strong desire to learn
Proven ability to drive 0→1 product development, especially in enterprise SaaS
Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, fast-moving environments
Empathetic collaborator who can bridge the gap between scientists, engineers, and business teams
Preferred
Experience at the intersection of life sciences, data, and AI (e.g., cheminformatics, predictive modeling, or LLM-assisted workflows) is a strong plus
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Four months of fully paid parental leave
401(k) + Employer Match
Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a generous home office set up stipend for remote employees
Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents
Monthly Wellness stipend
Learning and development stipend
Generous and flexible vacation
Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Company
Benchling
Benchling is an IT company that provides a cloud-based software platform for biology researchers and research and development organizations.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$411.9MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital Global EquitiesAlkeon CapitalMenlo Ventures
2021-11-17Series F· $100M
2021-04-14Series E· $200M
2020-05-28Series D· $50M
Leadership Team
Sam Wickramasekara
Founder & CEO
Ashutosh Singhal
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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