Senior Manager of Research and Development

Pendulum® is leading a revolution that is occurring around the world to improve physical and mental health by first understanding, then restoring and enhancing the human microbiome. Studies have shown that our microbiome (the bacterial communities in and on our bodies) is linked to everything from metabolism and diabetes to longevity, weight loss, healthy immune systems, cancer prevention, feelings of well‑being, inflammatory bowel disease, and even healthy skin.

The company has built proprietary probiotic pipelines and a unique discovery platform to identify key, novel bacterial strains and the prebiotics that feed them, and has developed the world’s first manufacturing technology to produce bacteria in an anaerobic (oxygen‑free) environment at scale.

Our medical probiotics have transformed the consumer probiotics market into a new category that delivers pharmaceutical‑grade efficacy with the safety and accessibility of a natural probiotic. Due to our explosive revenue and customer growth over the last two years, we earned a spot on Forbes Magazine’s exclusive "The Next Billion Dollar Startups" list.

We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, engineers, physicians, marketers, and analysts working across diverse fields such as microbiology, molecular biology, high‑throughput genomics, distributed computing, pharmaceutical development, and nutrition. We believe in a transparent culture where effective communication drives individual and collective success.

The Senior Manager of Research and Development will manage and execute key R&D projects and programs from early development to commercialization under the direction of Product leadership. The role requires leading project teams, collaborating with cross‑functional groups, fostering innovation, generating data to support marketing, and ensuring products meet regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has solid experience in biopharma‑related disciplines, a deep understanding of microbiome science, and a track record of delivering successful products to market.

• Contribute to the R&D strategy and roadmap aligned with the company’s vision and business goals, and own execution of assigned programs.
• Stay current on emerging trends and opportunities in probiotics, microbiome research, and related biopharma fields.
• Work closely with the Executive, Clinical, Revenue, Data, and Product teams to support and drive key cross‑functional initiatives.
• Serve as a resource across multiple departments for cross‑functional projects, including consumer studies, investigator studies, and regulatory dossiers.
• Coordinate with marketing and external partners to support science‑based initiatives, including consumer studies.
• Communicate R&D progress, findings, and project plans to Product leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Attend and, where appropriate, present at industry conferences and scientific meetings.

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of assigned microbiome products, formulations, and delivery systems.
• Support innovation through collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners.
• Partner with scientific staff to develop a scientific roadmap and research strategy.
• Inspire a culture of scientific rigor and innovation, translating discoveries into high‑impact applications.

• Set clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for your team and projects.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and ensure successful execution of research projects.

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