Strategic Deployment Manager, Life Science

Schrödinger; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity-based compensation

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work schedule

Parental leave program

Job summary

A leading life science technology firm is seeking a Strategic Deployment Manager to enhance customer success with their platform. This role involves managing implementation projects, collaborating with internal teams, and driving product development based on real-world customer needs. The ideal candidate should possess experience in drug discovery and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

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 discussions through deployment.
• Ensure long-term customer success through the Schrödinger Platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enable substantial growth and usage.
• Drive the product roadmap by representing customer needs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical software expertise

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Project management understanding

Education

B.Sc. in Life Science

M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Computational chemistry tools

Cheminformatics software

Job description

Strategic Deployment Manager, Life Science

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.

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

Pay And Perks
Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, equity-based compensation, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program.

EEO Statement
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, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.