EMEA AI-Driven R&D Solution Consulting Lead

Benchling, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchling, Inc. is building the AI scientist for biotech R&D in the EU/UK, with a focus on compressing discovery timelines and enabling data-driven decisions across EMEA.

The role leads a 12-person EMEA R&D Solution Consulting team, partnering with the GM, EMEA and Field CTO to advance science and product scope. You will drive strategic engagements with top biopharma and biotech accounts, develop two first-line leaders, and influence product roadmaps while nurturing AI fluency across the

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent scientific depth in biotech/pharma.
• Experience leading through managers and senior executives.
• Proven ability to drive change and adopt new technologies in R&D.
• Strong commercial ambition and growth mindset for software-enabled workflows.
• Willingness for on-site time with pharma/biotech customers and travel.
• Fluency in English; German or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the scientific voice in the room with the GM and account teams, then join them as a peer to CSOs and Heads of R&D.
• Lead the 10x conversation: translate Vision, AI agents, and Science Foundries into actionable plans for R&D leaders.
• Lead and develop two first-line leaders and their team of 10, ensuring regional leadership continuity and a strong scientific bar.
• Shape EMEA strategy and roadmap; collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, and global Solution Consulting.

Skills

R&D experience

PhD or equivalent

Leadership of managers

Executive presence

AI in R&D

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Benchling, Inc. is building the AI scientist for biotech R&D in the EU/UK, with a focus on compressing discovery timelines and enabling data-driven decisions across EMEA.

The role leads a 12-person EMEA R&D Solution Consulting team, partnering with the GM, EMEA and Field CTO to advance science and product scope. You will drive strategic engagements with top biopharma and biotech accounts, develop two first-line leaders, and influence product roadmaps while nurturing AI fluency across the