Benchling

Leading the architecture and development of security tools and infrastructure, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring security engineers. | Over 6 years of experience in security engineering, deep AWS expertise, strong software engineering skills, and proven leadership in cross-functional initiatives. | 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. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Security Engineer at Benchling, you will be joining a team responsible for supporting the security program and safeguarding some of society's most sensitive data. Our team’s scope spans from building and maintaining internal security tools to managing mission critical security infrastructure which ensures the overall security of our enterprise environment for employees and customers. We're looking for experienced builders who are excited to lead complex projects, mentor teammates, and drive architectural decisions that will shape robust security solutions scaling with Benchling as we continue to grow. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the architecture and development of security tools and infrastructure to support Benchling's security mission, owning complex projects end-to-end from planning through delivery. Collaborate with Product Security Engineers and Software Engineers to identify, design, and implement security features and controls in our AWS cloud infrastructure. Lead technical partnerships with Product Security Engineers and Software Engineers to identify, design, and implement security features and controls in our AWS cloud infrastructure, serving as the primary technical point of contact for security engineering initiatives. Driving alignment across multiple engineering teams on internal and customer-facing security and privacy initiatives, proactively identifying trade-offs and risks to ensure security data accessibility, quality, and reliability are addressed. Support security detection and response efforts by contributing to detections, automation, and investigations. Research, evaluate, and advocate for new security tools (both in-house and third-party), estimating their potential impact and ensuring they meet Benchling's security needs. Researching new detection mechanisms for attack vectors and techniques relevant to our space and presenting findings to both internal and external audiences. Defining and operationalizing processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production that establish standards across security engineering. Partnering with Security Detection & Response Engineers during incident response and investigations. Guide the development of processes to ensure the quality and reliability of security data. Mentor Security Engineers on your team, providing technical guidance, actionable code reviews, and career development support to help them grow their skills and impact. Proactively identify and fix long-term, impactful problems within the security program, anticipating challenges before they become critical issues. QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years of experience in Security Engineering or a related role, with exposure to various security tools and technologies. Deep domain expertise in security engineering sufficient to anticipate implications on adjacent fields. Strong software engineering skills with ability to design maintainable systems and provide architectural guidance to others. Deep expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and security services, sufficient to architect complex multi-service solutions. Familiarity with modern infrastructure technologies such as: Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, Kinesis. Demonstrated ability to own multi-quarter initiatives from planning to completion with minimal guidance. Proven mentorship experience, having successfully coached junior engineers to higher performance. Proven leadership in cross-functional initiatives, with ability to manage stakeholders and drive consensus, with the ability to work cross-functionally with other teams, including software and infrastructure engineering. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Understands Security trade-offs and prioritizations across the organization, identifies gaps in team priorities based on longer-term product and company goals. Exercises user empathy and understands how work impacts internal and external stakeholders. NICE TO HAVE Experience as a technical leader on a security team, either formally or informally Track record of defining and operationalizing team processes, standards, or best practices Public presence through security conference talks, blog posts, open-source contributions, or industry publications Experience with RFC writing and technical design documentation for large initiatives Participation in hiring programs including interview process design and sourcing SALARY RANGE Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location. ZONE 1: $208,000 to $281,000 ZONE 2: $193,000 to $262,000 ZONE 3: $187,000 to $253,000 To help you determine which zone applies to your location, please see this resource. If you have questions regarding a specific location's zone designation, please contact a recruiter for additional information. 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 #LI-Hybrid #BI-Hybrid #LI-CG1 Benchling welcomes everyone. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. 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 recruiting-fraud-alert@benchling.com to verify the communication.

Lead product vision, strategy, and execution for small molecule R&D software, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and GTM teams to deliver impactful biotech solutions. | 5+ years product management experience, scientific background (preferably chemistry), deep knowledge or strong desire to learn small molecule R&D, and experience with AI and data-driven life sciences products. | 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. ROLE OVERVIEW 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. 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. 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. SALARY RANGE Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location. ZONE 1: $182,000 to $247,000 ZONE 2: $170,000 to $230,000 ZONE 3: $164,000 to $222,000 To help you determine which zone applies to your location, please see this resource. If you have questions regarding a specific location's zone designation, please contact a recruiter for additional information. 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 #LI-Remote #BI-Remote #EN-1 Benchling welcomes everyone. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. 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 recruiting-fraud-alert@benchling.com to verify the communication.

Manage customer relationships, drive renewals and expansions, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize customer value in a hybrid work environment. | 2-4+ years in account management or related roles in SaaS, life sciences background or experience, strong negotiation skills, and willingness to travel 10-20% with hybrid work onsite 3 days/week. | ROLE OVERVIEW Benchling believes in putting our customers at the center of everything we do. We strive to provide an exceptional experience for our customers and our users from the first touchpoint, through our implementations, and once they are live. We take pride in our world-class renewal rates, and Account Management is an essential part of this equation. To keep up with our rapidly expanding growth, we are establishing and building a new function of seasoned Account Managers with experience in Life Sciences, who can help grow the organization, develop our processes, and drive execution. Our Account Manager team works alongside our Professional Services, Product, Sales and technical teams to help our most strategic customers enhance the value of their Benchling investments. Account Managers will engage regularly and strategize directly with our customers to ensure long term value. Alongside the client, they will develop strategies and tactics to understand the health of the client, own renewal negotiations and execution and drive expansion of success packages. Through regular engagements with the clients, Account Managers will identify who can benefit from a product or technical subject matter expert related to areas of improvement, and direct them to the approapriate team to drive progress on customer initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES • Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders across Scientific and IT functional areas including customer champions and economic buyers. • Experience managing complex customers with highly technical implementations. • Define and implement customer engagement models throughout the lifetime customer journey to ensure customer satisfaction, governance, expansion opportunity in order to maximize value. • Ensure strong processes and systems are in place so that trends in customer contraction and churn are identified early, communicated with the appropriate audience, and appropriate follow-up action is taken. • Manage the renewal experience, identify and define client challenges or new scientific business case opportunities aligned with the customers' objectives and vision with support from the extended Benchling team to client success and avoid contraction/churn. • Experience negotiating large renewals and expansions in collaboration with sales to drive accurate forecasting around adoption, expansion and retention. QUALIFICATIONS • BS or M.Sc. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioengineering OR experience working in Life Sciences field. • 2-4+ years of Account management, Customer Success, Renewal Management, Sales, Professional Services, or Consulting experience in a SaaS software environment with the ability to forge relationships with users, decision makers, and influential stakeholders. • 2-4+ years commercial experience in negotiations utilizing skills to handle contract discussions and ensure favorable outcomes for both the customer and the company. • An understanding of Life Sciences R&D processes and scientific concepts is preferred. Demonstrated ability to immediately interface and build trust with Scientists, as well as Director & VP Level Business and IT leaders in top Biotech and Pharma companies. • Excellent communication skills, able to communicate confidently and concisely in verbal, written and presentation formats to all types of audiences. • Self-motivated, independent, adaptable, and can thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. • Ability to travel 10-20% based on customer needs. 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 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 is $87,500 - $120,750. However, because this role is eligible to participate in Benchling's commission plan, it is common for employees in this role to receive total on-target earnings of $125,000 - $172,500. To help you determine which zone applies to your location, please see this resource. If you have questions regarding a specific location's zone designation, please contact a recruiter for additional information. Total Compensation includes the following: • Competitive salary and equity • 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 #LI-Hybrid #BI-Hybrid #LI-SF1 #LI-SF1