Product Marketing Manager, Research & Modalities

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.

Benchlings mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The worlds most innovative biotech companies use Benchlings 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Were looking for a Product Marketing Lead Research & Modalities to define and execute Benchlings go-to-market strategy for the Research phase of the biotech lifecycle. This senior individual contributor role will focus on positioning Benchling as the platform of choice for modern data-driven discovery spanning molecular biology cell engineering and emerging modalities like biologics RNA and cell and gene therapies.

Youll combine scientific depth with marketing acumen to translate complex capabilities into compelling narratives that resonate with scientists R&D leaders and IT stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define positioning segmentation and narrative for Benchlings Research and Modality portfolio.
• Translate scientific and technical capabilities into clear differentiated messaging and content.
• Lead go-to-market strategy and execution for new and existing products driving adoption and revenue growth.
• Develop enablement materials customer stories presentations and competitive insights to equip Sales and Customer Experience teams.
• Conduct and synthesize market research to understand customer needs trends and competitive dynamics.
• Partner closely with Product Management and Strategy to influence roadmap priorities and ensure product-market fit.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared goals launches and success metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (scientific technical or business) preferred.
• Experience: 10 years in product marketing or related roles within B2B SaaS AI or life sciences technology.
• Domain expertise: Strong understanding of biotech R&D especially molecular biology cell engineering and emerging modalities such as biologics RNA and cell/gene therapies.
• Scientific fluency: Ability to engage confidently with R&D scientists and IT leaders translating complex science into clear business value.
• Cross-functional communication: Excellent collaborator with proven ability to align Product Sales and Marketing around shared outcomes.
• Curiosity and product sense: Passion for software AI and data technologies shaping the future of biotech R&D.

HOW WE WORK

We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration. Employees are expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Monday Tuesday and Thursday).

SALARY RANGE

Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications interview performance and work location. For this role the base salary range is$191250 to $258750.

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Total Compensationincludes the following:

• 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

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