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Implementation Manager

Drive successful implementations of the Benchling platform for biotech customers, leveraging scientific expertise and project management skills.

Location
San Francisco, CA
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 4 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Manage initial rollouts for new Benchling customers
  • Own implementation success from project kickoff to go-live
  • Build and execute detailed project plans
  • Lead requirements and design workshops
  • Act as a trusted advisor for customers

Must have

  • Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering or a related field
  • At least 2 years of experience in a lab or research setting
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to be successful in a startup environment

Nice to have

  • Experience using Benchling
  • Software Implementation experience, preferably with a SaaS software company

Practical constraints

  • Ability to travel up to 25% based on customer and project needs
  • Employees are expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)

AI in the day-to-day

AI has the potential to change R&D work, and Benchling integrates AI into scientific workflows.

Requirements

Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Implementation Manager at Benchling plays a crucial role in guiding customers through the deployment of the Benchling platform, ensuring that their R&D processes are effectively transformed. This position requires a strong foundation in scientific disciplines, project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in research settings and a proactive approach suited for a startup environment. The role also emphasizes collaboration with both customers and internal teams to optimize implementation success.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 31, 2026. Last confirmed on Benchling's careers page November 2, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Benchling: Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA.
  • AI/ML appears in 18.7% of 461 comparable mid management roles in United States; Project Management appears in 4.3% of 461 comparable mid management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Implementation Manager role remote?
It's hybrid — Benchling expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA.
How much experience is required?
At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Implementation Manager role.
Where is the role based?
Benchling is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Biotechnology, Project Management.
What seniority level is this role?
Benchling targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Implementation Manager role at Benchling.

From the original posting

ROLE OVERVIEW

Benchling is building a world-class Professional Services team to drive implementations for our rapidly expanding customer base. Implementation Managers work with our customers, from small Biotech startups to the largest BioPharmas in the world to develop a deep understanding of their R&D Processes, and roll out solutions that transform how their research teams work together.

To be successful in this role, you will leverage your scientific background, project management skills, and product expertise to drive successful implementations of the Benchling platform. You will work hand in hand with the research scientists at our customers, and teams throughout Benchling to implement our solutions, and ensure our customers are successful. Implementation Managers lead all aspects of customer rollouts from requirements analysis and solution design, to configurations, testing, training, and onboarding users onto the system.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage initial rollouts for new Benchling customers as well as expansion projects with new teams or for new processes at existing customers.

  • Own implementation success from project kickoff to go-live, leveraging strong project management skills, scientific expertise, and deep product knowledge.

  • Build and execute detailed project plans, own project activities, work with other team members to execute on project deliverables to ensure on time, on budget, high quality deployments.

  • Understand customers' scientific workflows and determine how Benchling can best be leveraged to meet their key business needs.

  • Lead requirements and design workshops, perform data modeling & application configuration, develop test plans and guide UAT execution, train and onboard users.

  • Act as a trusted advisor for customers, guiding them through the implementation ensuring they leverage and apply Benchling Best Practices.

  • Understand and document customer pain points, advocate for them internally to influence product changes.

  • Develop and optimize enterprise training programs including written and video collateral.

  • Identify and work with sales on opportunities for account expansion post go-live.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

  • At least 2 years of experience in a lab or research setting. You must be able to empathize with scientists and quickly understand complicated scientific concepts.

  • Strong communication skills. You must be able to quickly and effectively connect with a range of stakeholders, including scientists, IT project leads, and executives.

  • Self-starter with the ability to be successful in a startup environment.

  • Curious, creative, and tenacious. You should be excited to collaborate with customers and other Benchling teammates as a thought partner.

  • Ability to travel up to 25% based on customer and project needs.

Bonus if you have:

  • Experience using Benchling, especially if you’ve been a Benchling administrator.

  • Software Implementation experience, preferably with a SaaS software company.

 

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