Full-Time

Staff Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master

Posted on 9/12/2024

Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$159k - $208.9kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

San Bruno, CA, USA

California-based role.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
SAP Products
Salesforce
SCRUM
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of combined Scrum Master and People Leadership experience
  • Solid technical background with familiarity or experience in software development, cloud, and web technologies
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Scrum Master certification is a plus
  • PMP certification is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Lead the scrum team in using Agile methodology and scrum practices
  • Organize sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings with the Salesforce & SAP development teams.
  • Assist with coordinating user story grooming, sprint planning and review, and software demos
  • Help remove impediments
  • Measure project performance and assist with project risk management
  • Report project status, risks, and escalations
  • Work with product owners to help manage backlogs and new project requests
  • Guide and mentor the scrum team to achieve higher levels of scrum maturity
  • Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams and manage program risks and dependencies

Twist Bioscience specializes in DNA synthesis, providing synthetic DNA for various applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, utilizing a smart algorithm that gives instant feedback on the synthesizability of sequences. Twist offers a variety of products, including genes, oligo pools, variant libraries, and tools for SARS-CoV-2, as well as DNA data storage and next-generation sequencing services. What sets Twist apart from competitors is their ability to deliver high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices and their capacity to handle complex DNA sequences. The company's goal is to support advancements in personalized medicine and genetic research by being a reliable supplier of synthetic DNA.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$236.5M

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Absci positions Twist at the forefront of AI-driven drug development.
  • Launch of Transaminase Enzyme Screening Kit opens growth in industrial biotechnology.
  • Expansion of IgG antibody portfolio strengthens position in therapeutic antibody market.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Ginkgo Bioworks could capture market share.
  • Potential ethical and regulatory challenges associated with synthetic DNA scrutiny.
  • Rapid technological advancements could lead to obsolescence of current platforms.

What makes Twist Bioscience unique

  • Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.
  • They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.
  • Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

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