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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Nice to have:
Academic or professional experience in a scientific field, bonus points for chemistry
Experience at the intersection of life sciences, data, and AI (e.g., cheminformatics, predictive modeling, or LLM-assisted workflows) is a strong plus
What we offer:
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