Product Manager, Chemistry

Benchling • San Francisco, CA

74d • $164,000 - $247,000

About The Position

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market. Come help us bring modern software to modern science. The demand for accelerating scientific research is greater than ever. Benchling enables companies to discover more molecules and bring them to market faster with our end-to-end research and development solutions. As a Product Manager for Chemistry, you will partner with our talented build teams to deliver solutions for scientists who are developing life-saving drugs and therapies. We’re looking for a Product Manager to lead the development of Benchling’s small molecule solution, enabling scientists to discover and develop small molecules and hybrid modalities with the same power and collaboration Benchling brings to biologics. You will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for this critical product area, working cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, designers, and GTM teams to bring new capabilities to life. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of chemistry, data, and AI—ideal for a product leader passionate about accelerating scientific discovery.

Requirements

• 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.

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 our customer’s 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—partnering 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees