Strategic Deployment Manager, Life Science

Schrödinger; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Employee volunteer program

Annual company shutdown

Local transport reimbursement

Job summary

A leading health technology company is seeking a Strategic Deployment Manager in Mannheim, Germany. This role involves managing deployments of the Schrödinger Platform, ensuring long-term customer success, and collaborating internally to drive product development. Applicants should have a B.Sc. in life sciences and at least three years in drug discovery. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and various employee programs.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a life sciences field related to drug discovery.
• Experience with computational chemistry or cheminformatics in a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage LiveDesign implementation projects from initial discussions to deployment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure account success.
• Drive product roadmap based on customer needs.

Skills

Project management

Customer service orientation

Effective communication

Knowledge of pharmaceutical practices

Education

B.Sc. in a life science

M.Sc. or Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

We’re looking to hire a Strategic Deployment Manager to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

As a member of our Enterprise Informatics team, you’ll play a vital role in all stages of the Schrödinger Platform deployment for customers, from initial project scoping through to long term successful adoption. By serving as the bi-directional voice for these customers, you’ll also help drive future product development strategy.

Click here for more information about how the Schrödinger Platform is helping shape the future of collaborative therapeutic design.

We’re seeking to fill this position in one of our offices in Germany (Mannheim, Munich) or remotely in the UK.

Who Will Love This Job

• A pharmaceutical or chemical enterprise software technology expert who’s knowledgeable about industry best practices and enjoys interacting with medicinal chemists, computational chemists, biologists, and project leadership
• A scientist who understands project management in a corporate research setting (direct experience with pharmaceutical drug discovery is a huge plus!)
• An effective communicator with excellent organizational skills
• A customer-service oriented deployment manager who’s passionate about helping drive user success

What You’ll Do

• Manage LiveDesign implementation projects from early-stage discussions through deployment, training, and growth
• Ensure long-term customer success through use of the Schrödinger Platform
• Collaborate internally with Account Managers, Applications Scientists, Solutions Architects, and the Education team to ensure success of the account by enabling substantial growth and usage
• Help drive the product roadmap and development by working closely with product management and engineering, representing real-world customer needs

What You Should Have

• B.Sc. in a life science (M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred)
• At least three years of experience in a life sciences field related to drug discovery
• Experience with computational chemistry or cheminformatics in a research setting

What We Offer

• A highly motivated international workplace with growth potential
• Internal mentorship and training
• Competitive salary and flexible working environment
• Annual company shutdown in addition to regular vacation days

As a Schrödinger employee, you'll also enjoy our employee volunteer program, our donation match program, access to the corporate benefits platform, a dedicated counseling service, and our company travel insurance. As an employee in one of our offices in Germany (Mannheim or Munich), you'll enjoy local transport reimbursement, a BahnCard 50, bike leasing, and the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program). Our offices are centrally-located, stocked with snacks and beverages, powered by green energy, and host to many team-building events.

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.