Staff Product Manager, Agentic Systems
This is a high-level strategic role focused on building the autonomous 'nervous system' for one of the world's most advanced biotech companies. You will lead the integration of AI agents into physical lab workflows to accelerate drug discovery. It is a rare opportunity to define the product standards for the burgeoning field of agentic systems.
Recursion
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Posted 19 April 2026
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About Recursion
Recursion is a large employer working in biotechnology, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
Biotechnology
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Key Responsibilities
- Define the technical architecture connecting AI models to automated physical labs
- Prioritize autonomous capabilities based on their impact on the drug discovery pipeline
- Lead cycles of experimentation to validate agentic frameworks and reasoning capabilities
- Translate complex biological needs into technical requirements for engineering teams
- Advocate for and manage the evolution of human-in-the-loop systems
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or scientific field
- Proven experience in product management within complex technical environments
- Ability to lead hypothesis-driven product development and rapid experimentation cycles
- Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks and their application to physical systems
- Experience bridging the gap between software engineering and scientific research
Preferred
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a related discipline
- Experience with automated laboratory systems or robotics
- Background in drug discovery or biotechnology sectors
- Experience building agentic or autonomous orchestration systems
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Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work on life-changing medical technology
- Collaborative environment at the intersection of AI and Biology
- Exposure to cutting-edge automated laboratory infrastructure
- Career growth in the emerging field of autonomous science
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