Senior Manager, Digital Solutions for Research Samples

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior life sciences software leader to deliver digital capabilities enabling end-to-end research materials lifecycle globally. You will partner with scientific stakeholders and translate needs into scalable, compliant solutions, guiding cross-functional teams across discovery and preclinical development.

The role focuses on user experience, product delivery, and cost management, with collaboration across chemistry, biology, DMPK and translational teams to meet evolving

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Science.
• 6+ years of experience with small molecule compound inventory management processes and software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams of contract resources.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional scientific and technical teams.
• Strong focus on delivering excellent user experience.
• M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Science preferred.
• Experience with large molecule and/or biospecimen sample logistics preferred.
• Strong software development expertise preferred.
• Knowledge of relational/non-relational database and cloud technologies (ORACLE, MongoDB, AWS, S3, EC2) preferred.
• Strong familiarity with industry-standard small molecule inventory management tools from vendors such as Titian, Scigilian, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering and evolving digital capabilities that enable the end-to-end lifecycle of research materials across discovery and preclinical development globally.
• Act as a strategic partner to scientific stakeholders, translating research needs into scalable, compliant, and high-impact digital solutions.
• Collaborate closely with chemistry, biology, DMPK, and translational teams to understand evolving needs.
• Drive digital product delivery by overseeing enhancements, integrations, and new capabilities.
• Manage product ideation, delivery, and support spend to meet financial goals.
• Ensure capture and maintenance of clear, accurate product requirements.
• Ensure reliable system performance, user support, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lead small teams

Cross-functional collaboration

User experience focus

Strategic partnership

Digital product delivery

Requirements management

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Science

M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Science preferred

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

AWS

S3

EC2

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior life sciences software leader to deliver digital capabilities enabling end-to-end research materials lifecycle globally. You will partner with scientific stakeholders and translate needs into scalable, compliant solutions, guiding cross-functional teams across discovery and preclinical development.

The role focuses on user experience, product delivery, and cost management, with collaboration across chemistry, biology, DMPK and translational teams to meet evolving