Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

We're looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our team. This is a challenging, impactful, and highly collaborative position. Reporting to the Director of Product,  you will work independently while closely collaborating with our IAM Solution Manager, cross-functional team in Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, and Go-to-Market. You will be responsible for completing identity and access management (IAM) processes and support enabling access integrations for some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The ideal candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and able to pivot effectively in high-stakes, fast-paced scenarios. You should enjoy solving technical challenges and continuously seek new ways to improve and optimize IAM solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage SaaS user access through close collaboration with platform and GTM teams
• Work independently as an access implementation specialist, owning projects end-to-end with little direct supervision.
• Ensure cross-organizational transparency on IAM deliverables, meet key project milestones, fulfil contractual obligations, and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitor and audit user access processes and identity lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with security policies.
• Support evaluation of IAM tools and processes, collecting feedback and providing recommendations for improvement for both customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with the Authorization Engineering team to assist in the release validation of IAM solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Product Marketing to ensure seamless enablement of new and existing features.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of knowledge of enterprise software technologies (e.g., Jira, Monday, Auth0, Entitle, etc.) 
• Demonstrated experience or involvement in project management and change management within large organizations.
• Strong communication skills to thrive in a service and support-focused role, including working with stakeholders in some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
• Ability to manage project delivery end-to-end, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive results.
• Proven experience in access management, customer care, or technological operational roles is an advantage.
• Experience with IAM tools such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), CyberArk, ForgeRock, SailPoint, or similar platforms preferred.
• Monitor and audit user access processes and identity lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with security policies.

Benefits and Perks

• An engaging remote-first culture 
• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
• A robust  vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
• Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Annual learning & development budget
• A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
• The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!

About BenchSci:

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform. 

Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

Our Culture:

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement. 

You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.  Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey.  Learn more about our DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to [email protected].