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Product Manager, Chemistry

Benchling· Product Management
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San Francisco, CA$182k - $247kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Lead the development and strategy for Benchling’s small molecule R&D solution, partnering with cross-functional teams to accelerate scientific discovery in chemistry.

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 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—partner 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.

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Experience at the intersection of life sciences, data, and AI (e.g., cheminformatics, predictive modeling, or LLM-assisted workflows) is a strong plus

Skills

Required:Product ManagementCommunication
Nice to have:Scientific Knowledge in Chemistry or Life SciencesAI and Data Integration

Benefits

  • 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 and home office stipend
  • Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching
  • Monthly Wellness stipend
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown
  • Sabbaticals at 5 and 10-year anniversaries
Last updated Jan 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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