Product Manager Chemistry
@ Benchling

Hybrid
$200,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 14 hours ago

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About Benchling

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take to the crops we grow. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology by providing modern software to modern science.

Role Overview

As the Product Manager Chemistry at Benchling, you will lead the development of our small molecule solution. This role combines chemistry, data, and AI to empower scientists to discover and develop life-saving drugs and therapies.

  • Define and execute product vision and roadmap.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, designers and GTM teams.
  • Integrate scientific insights into scalable software.
  • Leverage AI to accelerate decision-making for chemists.
  • Drive alignment and represent the small molecule domain externally.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute product vision for small molecule R&D.
  • Partner with customers and field teams to understand workflows.
  • Translate scientific insights into intuitive software capabilities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely product delivery.
  • Leverage AI for enhanced scientific productivity.
  • Communicate priorities, tradeoffs, and outcomes across stakeholders.
  • Represent the small molecule domain both internally and externally.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of product management experience.
  • Academic or professional experience in a scientific field; chemistry is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge or strong desire to learn small molecule R&D.
  • Experience with 0→1 product development in enterprise SaaS.
  • Excellent communicator and empathetic collaborator.
  • Exposure to data, AI, and cheminformatics is a bonus.

Total Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, commuter benefits, wellness stipends, learning & development funds, vacation, holiday shutdowns, and sabbaticals.

Equal Opportunity & Contact

Benchling is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and employs candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. All communications will be from an @benchling.com email address. For verification, contact recruiting-fraud-alert@benchling.com.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Management
  • Chemistry
  • Small Molecule R&D
  • Enterprise SaaS
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • AI Integration
  • Roadmap Strategy
  • Customer Engagement
  • Data Analysis
  • Scientific Software
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How to Get Hired at Benchling

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Benchling's culture: Understand mission and breakthrough biotech solutions.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight product management and chemistry experience.
  • Network strategically: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.
  • Prepare for interviews: Focus on SaaS and R&D project examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review enterprise SaaS case studies.
Study AI integration in R&D.
Refresh small molecule chemistry basics.
Practice product roadmap planning.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a cross-functional project you led.
How do you prioritize conflicting tasks?
Explain a time you managed stakeholder expectations.
Share an example of overcoming product challenges.

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