Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field; advanced degree or lab experience preferred.
5-8 years in life sciences with a focus on AI/ML antibody engineering or characterization required.
5+ years of project management experience in a commercial setting.
Proven ability to manage timelines across multiple departments.
Strong organizational and communication skills under pressure.
Experience with Salesforce and Jira is a plus.
Responsibilities
Oversee custom AI/ML Antibody projects from intake to final delivery.
Gather antibody design requirements for accurate quotes and SOWs.
Prepare quotes and maintain real-time status updates in the project tracker.
Serve as the primary contact for project timelines and technical updates.
Maintain precise records of quotes, orders, and shipments.
Identify workflow inefficiencies and suggest improvements for scalability.
Benefits
Eligible for bonus and equity opportunities.
Generous benefits package including health and wellness programs.
Support for professional development and continuing education.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Commercial Project Management, the Staff Project Manager, Custom Antibodies will coordinate multiple simultaneous projects for our high-throughput Antibody/IgG offerings. You will manage project execution from the initial inquiry through final delivery. This includes managing communication between several internal departments-Sales, Customer Service, Tech Support, Operations, Product Management, Finance etc-to create quotes/Statements of Work (SOWs) and ensure customers receive proactive updates on their project's progress.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage End-to-End Coordination: Oversee custom AI/ML Antibody projects from intake to final delivery, ensuring smooth transitions between quoting, production, and Antibody data delivery
Design & Quoting: Gather antibody design requirements to ensure quotes and SOWs accurately reflect customer needs, accurate costing, and the production team's capabilities.
Track & Report: Prepare quotes and maintain real-time status updates in the project tracker for all issued quotations and active orders.
Customer Communication: Serve as the primary contact for project timelines, data quality, and technical updates; respond to inquiries or route them to the correct internal expert for prompt follow-up.
System Accuracy: Maintain precise records of quotes, orders in progress, and shipments to ensure reliable reporting.
Process Improvement: Identify workflow inefficiencies and suggest practical ways to scale operations as the department grows.
What You'll Bring to the Team
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. An advanced degree or hands-on laboratory experience is a plus.
Experience: 5-8 years in the life sciences. A technical background in AI/ML based antibody engineering and/or antibody characterization is required. Familiarity with Salesforce and Jira is a plus
Project Management: 5+ years of experience leading scientific projects in a commercial setting, with a proven ability to manage timelines across different departments
Collaborative Influence: Ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams (Sales, Operations, Customer & Tech Support, Finance, etc) to move projects forward without direct authority over those teams.
Operational Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain high standards while under pressure.
Problem-Solving & Scalability: A track record of identifying bottlenecks in a workflow and implementing practical, organized solutions that help a team handle more volume.
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
$158,000-$190,000 USD
About Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience Corporation is a biotechnology company that develops and produces synthetic DNA and RNA. The company's platform allows for the rapid and cost-effective production of custom DNA and RNA sequences, which can be used in a variety of applications such as drug discovery, diagnostics, and data storage. Twist Bioscience's customers include academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and government agencies. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
