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.
We’re looking for a Product Marketing Lead, Research & Modalities to define and execute Benchling’s 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.
You’ll 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 Benchling’s 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.
- Education: Bachelor’s 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.
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 RANGEBenchling takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidate's 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 $191,250 to $258,750.
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Total Compensation includes 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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We are an equal opportunity employer. That means we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Please be aware that Benchling will never request personal information, payment, or sensitive details outside of Greenhouse or via email. All official communications will come from an @benchling.com email address or from an approved vendor alias. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Benchling and are unsure of their legitimacy, please reach out to us at [email protected] to verify the communication.
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