Senior Manager of Research and Development

About Pendulum

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. We have just scratched the surface of understanding the impact that our microbiome has on our lives. During early life, we develop a diverse and balanced microbiome that plays a critical role in shaping our long-term health. Over our lives, a combination of diet, lifestyle, antibiotics, and aging can decrease the effectiveness of our microbiome.

Pendulum recognized the enormous impact they could have on people’s lives if they were able to address the imbalances in the microbiome. To accomplish this, Pendulum created proprietary probiotic pipelines and a unique discovery platform to identify key, novel bacterial strains and the prebiotics that feed them. The company has also built and developed the world’s first manufacturing technology to produce bacteria in an anaerobic (oxygen-free) environment at scale.

The medical probiotics that Pendulum has formulated have transformed the consumer probiotics market into a new category of therapeutic offerings that deliver the power and efficacy of pharmaceuticals with the safety and accessibility of a natural probiotic. Due to Pendulum’s explosive revenue and customer growth over the last two years, the company earned a spot on Forbes Magazine’s exclusive “The Next Billion Dollar Startups” list.

Please continue reading if you want to improve people's lives globally and love working in a cross-functional, collaborative, inspiring environment.

We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, engineers, physicians, marketers, and analysts interested in improving human health using the latest research from diverse fields, such as microbiology, molecular biology, high-throughput genomics, distributed computing, pharmaceutical development, and nutrition. We firmly believe in cultivating a transparent team culture where effective communication drives both individual and collective success.

Position Summary

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. This includes leading project teams and collaborating with cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, generating data to support marketing teams, and helping ensure products meet regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in biopharma-related disciplines, a strong understanding of microbiome science and products, and a track record of contributing to successful products in market.

The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative and results-oriented manager with strong critical and analytical thinking skills. This role demands a blend of hands-on scientific work and people leadership. As a manager, you will help drive the priorities of your projects and team, aligning your research efforts with broader clinical, commercial and business goals. As a working scientific lead, you will directly guide bench scientists, troubleshoot experiments, and foster a culture of scientific excellence. You will serve as a collaborative partner to cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and a shared vision for success. Things move quickly around here, and we seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative environment. While we want someone who can think big, we also need someone who can be resourceful in how they approach executing. They should be passionate and comfortable working with an exciting young brand as it quickly scales.