Sr. Program Manager

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our Program Management group as part of the 10X R&D team in Pleasanton, California, USA HQ. You will work on high-energy, cross-functional teams that are developing important new products, both instruments and consumables, for our customers. You will partner closely with the technical lead of each program to make sure that the priorities, risks, resources, and schedule are established, managed, and adjusted when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related life science or biomedical engineering field
• 5+ years proven experience in new product or technology development at a Life Sciences company, with a successful track record (2+ years) as the lead program manager
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs spanning both early exploratory research and late-stage development; comfortable with ambiguity early and rigor late
• Concrete cases of working with diverse stakeholders — biologists, engineers, chemists, computational scientists — to build shared plans and drive alignment
• Demonstrated adoption of advanced AI tools (such as Claude or AI-integrated platforms like Asana or equivalent) as a meaningful part of your day-to-day work
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics across various levels of the organization
• Strong grasp of technical project management techniques for building and managing project schedules and project costs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
• Annual bonus program or sales incentive program
• Equity grants