Senior Director of Product Management, Materials Discovery
SandboxAQ · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
$236k – $354k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior Director level
- Fully remote (US)
- AI + Materials Science
- Manage 3-4 PMs
- CHIPS Act program
Lead the product strategy for SandboxAQ's ChemSim platform, an AI-driven solution for materials discovery grounded in physics and chemistry. You will manage a team of product managers while balancing government-funded R&D milestones with commercial growth initiatives.
This dual-mandate position requires defining go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and roadmap execution for verticals including catalysis, batteries, and advanced manufacturing. You will partner closely with platform leadership to transform research capabilities into a scalable business.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end product strategy, vision, and roadmap for ChemSim
- Hire and lead a team of product managers across key verticals
- Define go-to-market approach, pricing, and customer segmentation
- Partner with platform leadership to prioritize technical capabilities
- Manage strategic relationships with fabs, OEMs, and national labs
- Establish metrics for contract performance and commercial KPIs
- Serve as primary product voice to government and commercial stakeholders
What you'll need
- 10+ years in product management with 5+ years leading teams
- Domain expertise in materials science, chemistry, or engineering
- Experience shipping AI/ML-driven scientific platforms at enterprise scale
- Track record in B2B go-to-market strategy and sales motion definition
- Ability to translate ambiguous scientific problems into structured roadmaps
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
- MBA or equivalent business leadership and P&L experience
Nice to have
- Familiarity with semiconductor, energy, or specialty chemicals verticals
- Experience engaging with semiconductor ecosystem partners
- Background in product-led growth for technical software platforms
- Located in Greater Seattle or SF Bay Area
- Experience with US government R&D programs like CHIPS Act or DARPA
Stack
- Large Quantitative Models
- AI Simulation
- SaaS
- API
How you'll work
- Fully remote work policy
- Flexible paid time off
- Company-wide seasonal breaks
- Support for flexible work arrangements
What you get
- Competitive base salary and equity participation
- Performance-based incentives or bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Paid parental leave and family-building benefits
- Internal learning and development programs