Twist Bioscience · 1 day ago
Staff Project Manager and Scrum Master
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expTwist Bioscience is a company that helps customers change the world for the better through DNA-based tools. They are seeking an experienced Staff Project Manager and Scrum Master to manage complex projects and guide Scrum teams to meet organizational goals.
B2BBiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Lead the project team in using Agile methodology and scrum practices, or a hybrid practice to fit the team needs
Collaborates with cross functional team members to develop detailed project plans, and coordinates activities across multiple functional groups including PMO, R&D, tech transfer, manufacturing, and QC/QA
Provides strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, and while managing multiple projects in parallel
Organize sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, and additional meetings to assist the project teams
Assist with coordinating user story grooming, sprint planning and review, and software demos
Work with the team to proactively remove impediments and ensure project is on track
Measure project performance and assist with project risk management
Report project status, risks, and escalations
Work with product owners to help manage backlogs and new project requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or associated scientific field
8+ years of combined Scrum Master and Project Management experience
3+ years of experience managing projects in biotech, medical device or pharmaceutical industry, with prior technical experience
Scrum Master certification
Business or systems analysis experience
Solid SDLC experience background, with familiarity of cloud and web technologies
Ability to work in a fast paced, agile development environment
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Passion for improving the accessibility and usability of scientific products through digital innovation
Experience working with geographically dispersed software development teams
Familiarity with both product development and manufacturing activities
Familiarity with lab management systems such as LIMs
Experience working within controlled or regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, CLIA, etc.), with involvement in documentation, validation planning, or audit preparation
Familiarity with eCommerce platforms and Business Applications such as Salesforce.com and SAP
Familiarity with development and code management systems like Jira and GitHub
Experience in working in a scientific or biotech environment
PMP certification
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Generous benefits package
Company
Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience is a biotechnology company that offers synthetic DNA solutions, gene synthesis, and variant libraries.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (14)
2023 (22)
2022 (19)
2021 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$553.11MKey Investors
Capital World InvestorsBiomatics Capital PartnersIllumina
2022-02-09Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-01-27Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2018-10-30IPO
Leadership Team
Emily Leproust
CEO
Siyuan Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
2025-12-30
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