Senior Manager of Research and Development at Pendulum
Overview
Pendulum leads a revolution to improve physical and mental health by restoring the human microbiome. Our proprietary probiotic pipelines and manufacturing technology transform consumer probiotics into therapeutic offerings. Join us in a fast-paced environment to drive impactful change.
What You'll Do16
- 1Manage and execute key R&D projects from early development to commercialization under product leadership
- 2Lead project teams and collaborate with cross-functional groups to foster innovation
- 3Generate data to support marketing initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance
- 4Guide bench scientists and troubleshoot experiments to maintain scientific excellence
- 5Contribute to R&D strategy while balancing internal efforts with external collaborations
- 6Stay current on emerging trends in probiotics and microbiome research
- 7Work with executive, clinical, revenue, data, and product teams to align initiatives
- 8Coordinate with marketing and external partners for science-based projects
- 9Communicate R&D progress and findings to product leadership and stakeholders
- 10Attend industry conferences and scientific meetings
- 11Design, develop, and optimize microbiome products and formulations
- 12Establish clear goals and mentorship for a team of scientists
- 13Oversee multiple projects with timely delivery within budget constraints
- 14Build data analysis infrastructure and align practices with Data Science
- 15Coordinate external partnerships including CROs and manufacturing partners
- 16Develop novel assays and collaborate with academic researchers
Requirements11
- 1Ph.D. in Microbiology Immunology Biochemistry Molecular Biology or related field (or M.S. with equivalent experience)
- 25+ years progressive R&D experience in biopharma with 2-3 years in management or team-lead roles
- 3Record of achievements including publications patents and product development
- 4Track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with bench scientists
- 5Hands-on expertise in microbiome research or related disciplines
- 6Experience developing products from concept to market in regulated environments
- 7Strong analytical skills for designing experiments and analyzing complex datasets
- 8Deep understanding of microbiome science probiotic strains formulation science and biopharma development
- 9Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and manage external partnerships
- 10Publications or patents in microbiome-related fields
- 11Familiarity with cell culture and in vitro assays for strain characterization
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