Job description
Twist Bioscience is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Director, Product Management to lead the strategic vision and execution of our industry-leading synthetic biology product portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving innovation, growth, and market leadership for our synthetic biology solutions.
We are seeking a seasoned leader who could act as the general manager of the product portfolio, driving product roadmap, product development, commercialization, pricing and discounting, sales and growth target, analytics, production quality, cost improvement, customer experience, e-commerce, and customer/key account engagement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own the portfolio: Lead strategy, product roadmap, development, commercialization, pricing, discounting, growth targets, analytics, cost improvements, and customer engagement for our synthetic biology solutions (genes, oligo pools, libraries, IgGs, and more).
- Be the market expert: Translate customer insights, competitive intelligence, and emerging trends into strategic moves that define category leadership.
- Drive innovation: Leverage Twist’s unmatched scientific capabilities to guide R&D investment and platform evolution.
- Lead cross-functional impact: Partner with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and E-Commerce to bring market-changing products from concept to commercial success.
- Champion the customer: Make customer and commercial needs central to every decision, driving exceptional customer experience and loyalty.
- Deliver results: Manage product lifecycle, P&L, market positioning, and portfolio profitability with a relentless focus on growth.
- Inspire and lead: Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing product management team; foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and bold thinking.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- 10+ years of experience in product management, within the life sciences or biotechnology industry.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products in a competitive market.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in DNA molecular biology-based techniques
- Strong understanding of synthetic biology and its applications across various industries.
- A passion for science and technology, and a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world.
- Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing comprehensive and complex technical, financial, market and research information/data.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in conducting market research and competitor analysis.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.
At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.
San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range
$258,000—$275,000 USD
