Culture Biosciences · 15 hours ago
Technical Project Manager
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCulture Biosciences is dedicated to simplifying bioprocess development for biopharmaceutical products. They are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development of bioprocessing tools, bridging the gap between hardware, software, and bioprocess science.
BiotechnologyCloud ComputingIndustrialRoboticsCloud Data ServicesIndustrial Automation
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end integrated project delivery of complex bioprocess systems involving electromechanical hardware, embedded firmware, and cloud-based control software
Oversee the development and deployment of cloud applications that manage device telemetry, remote monitoring, and large-scale bioprocess data analytics (AWS/GCP environments)
Bridge the gap between Hardware Engineers (sensors, fluidics), Software Engineers (IoT, Frontend/Backend), and Bioprocess Scientists to ensure technical requirements are aligned and met
Manage the unique challenge of 'Hardware-Software Synchronicity'—combining short duration agile / shape-up sprints for cloud/software updates with the longer-lead Waterfall/Phase gate milestones of hardware development
Proactively identify technical bottlenecks and manage risks associated with safety and regulatory requirements
Establish and maintain project schedules and folders - use of automation is highly encouraged to manage and communicate changes in real time
Translate complex technical projects into clear progress reports for executive leadership
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field
5+ years of Project Management experience in a technical R&D environment
Proven track record of managing projects that involve physical laboratory/industrial hardware integrated with a software stack
Experience managing delivery of SaaS or Cloud Application development, including familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and data architecture
Preferred
Mastery of Jira, Linear, Smartsheet, MS Project (or similar PLM tools)
Experience in ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
Familiarity with bioprocessing workflows (e.g., bioreactor, chromatography, or filtration systems)
Experience working in R&D project management in biotech
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Medical and Dependent Care FSA (prorated based on start-date)
401(k) plan with company match
Responsible Time Off (non-accrual based) policy, 11 paid company holidays and a week-long winter break
12 weeks of parental leave at full salary
Company
Culture Biosciences
Culture Biosciences provides automated systems for bioprocess development that help optimize biological products and processes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$101.59MKey Investors
Cultivian Sandbox Ventures,Northpond Ventures,S32,Synthesis CapitalNorthpond VenturesCultivian Sandbox Ventures
2025-12-16Series C
2021-10-14Series B· $80M
2020-03-04Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Chris Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Precedence Research
2025-11-19
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