Senior Product Manager, Plasmid Sequencing

Plasmidsaurus; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasmidsaurus in South San Francisco is seeking a Senior Product Manager to shape and accelerate our plasmid sequencing portfolio. You will bridge R&D, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to deliver game-changing products for researchers worldwide.

The role requires at least 5 years launching data‑driven products, strong market insight, and the ability to build roadmaps, pricing, and GTM plans that drive revenue and customer value across our sequencing services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years launching products or services delivering customer value.
• Experience from sample prep to data analysis workflows.
• Strong ability to drive revenue via pricing and promotion.
• PhD in molecular biology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand the market and voice of the customer.
• Own product strategy and roadmaps; build business cases.
• Collaborate with R&D through lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Drive growth by revenue strategies for existing services.
• Develop go-to-market plans with Marketing and Sales.

Skills

Market research

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Pricing strategy

Go-to-market

Revenue growth

Customer communication

Product lifecycle

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

Benchling

SnapGene

Geneious

ApE

Job description

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. Our sequencing services are used daily by thousands of innovators, including Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists.

We began by revolutionizing plasmid sequencing, making it exponentially cheaper and faster, with innovative sequencing technologies and a global network of laboratories that turn samples into answers in hours, not weeks.

Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics. With the launch of our new RNA-seq service, we are taking a bold step toward our vision to sequence everything, providing scientists everywhere with faster, simpler, and more affordable access to the data that powers discovery.

Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving the future of biotech research. Together, we are building the world’s most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before.

Plasmidsaurus is hiring a Senior Product Manager to help manage our flagship plasmid sequencing portfolio. This is a dream role for someone looking to improve and accelerate molecular biology research. You’ll be instrumental in helping us unleash the next wave of our groundbreaking sequencing services, as well as in building and defining how Product functions at Plasmidsaurus. This role will serve as the glue between R&D, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations, and will ensure that we continue to deliver the kind of game-changing products our customers have come to expect from us.

What You’ll Do

• Understand the market. Engage with customers, uncover unmet needs, analyze trends, track competitors, and serve as the internal voice of the customer.
• Own product strategy. Define roadmaps, conduct market research, build business cases, and collaborate across teams to drive business impact.
• Build amazing things. Partner with R&D to manage the product lifecycle from concept through beta testing to commercial launch.
• Drive growth. Advance strategies to generate revenue from existing services.
• Make our value clear. Work with Product Marketing to develop go-to-market plans, campaigns, and sales enablement tools that build awareness, generate leads, and empower the Sales team.
• Help shape the Product Management function. Build frameworks, processes, and resources that improve team efficiency.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Deep knowledge of modern cloning techniques including Gibson assembly, Golden Gate and Gateway cloning, and gene synthesis approaches.
• Extensive experience with molecular biology techniques (plasmid/primer design, PCR, transformation, nucleic acid extraction), analysis tools (SnapGene, Benchling, ApE, Geneious), and functional genomics experimental designs such as loss- and gain-of-function screens.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience launching products or services that deliver clear customer value, including managing the full workflow from sample preparation through data analysis.
• Proven ability to drive revenue from established products through pricing, positioning, and promotional strategies
• Experience influencing and collaborating effectively with customers and internal teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Expertise in building product roadmaps and managing the full product lifecycle.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a focus on customer impact.
• Advanced degree in molecular biology, genetics, or related field (PhD preferred)
• Outstanding leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Expected Outcomes (6-12 months)

• Customer Insights: Lead research efforts to understand customer segmentation, applications, motivations, behaviors, and unmet needs, providing insights that guide product strategy and prioritization.
• Market Impact: Implement strategic pricing, positioning, and promotional initiatives to maximize revenue and market share for on-market products.
• Product Realization: Launch at least one new product, managing the product lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Customer-Led Innovation: Implement new features on existing services that promote satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term engagement.
• Product Roadmap: Build and own a product roadmap in collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Go-to-Market Enablement: Work closely with the Marketing and Sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies that drive awareness and customer adoption, and equip the Sales team for success.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please let us know at [e-mail].