Benchling · 2 months ago
Product Marketing Manager, Research & Modalities
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $259K/yr
10+ years expBenchling is a company focused on unlocking the power of biotechnology through its R&D Cloud. They are seeking a Product Marketing Lead to define and execute their go-to-market strategy for the Research phase of the biotech lifecycle, requiring a blend of scientific knowledge and marketing expertise.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Define positioning, segmentation, and narrative for Benchling’s Research and Modality portfolio
Translate scientific and technical capabilities into clear, differentiated messaging and content
Lead go-to-market strategy and execution for new and existing products, driving adoption and revenue growth
Develop enablement materials — customer stories, presentations, and competitive insights — to equip Sales and Customer Experience teams
Conduct and synthesize market research to understand customer needs, trends, and competitive dynamics
Partner closely with Product Management and Strategy to influence roadmap priorities and ensure product-market fit
Align cross-functional teams around shared goals, launches, and success metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years in product marketing or related roles within B2B SaaS, AI, or life sciences technology
Strong understanding of biotech R&D — especially molecular biology, cell engineering, and emerging modalities such as biologics, RNA, and cell/gene therapies
Ability to engage confidently with R&D scientists and IT leaders, translating complex science into clear business value
Excellent collaborator with proven ability to align Product, Sales, and Marketing around shared outcomes
Passion for software, AI, and data technologies shaping the future of biotech R&D
Preferred
advanced degree (scientific, technical, or business)
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
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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