Strategic Deployment Manager

<p><strong>Strategic Deployment Manager, Japan</strong></p> <p>Schrödinger is a leading computational science company headquartered in New York, NY, pioneering the use of physics-based molecular simulation and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery and materials design for the world's top pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.&nbsp; Schrödinger KK, a Japanese subsidiary of Schrödinger, is looking to hire a <strong>Strategic Deployment Manager </strong>to join us in our mission to improve health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As a member of our Enterprise Informatics team, you will play a vital role in all stages of the Schrödinger platform deployment for customers, from initial project scoping through to long term successful adoption.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.schrodinger.com/platform/">Click here</a> for more information about how the Schrödinger Platform is helping shape the future of collaborative therapeutic design.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who will love this job:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A pharmaceutical or chemical enterprise software technology expert who is knowledgeable about industry best practices and enjoys interacting with medicinal chemists, computational chemists, biologists, and project leadership</li> <li>A scientist who understands project management in a corporate research setting (direct experience with pharmaceutical drug discovery is a huge plus!)</li> <li>An effective communicator with excellent organizational skillsA customer-service oriented deployment manager who is passionate about helping drive user success&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>Customer Development &amp; Success</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage LiveDesign implementation projects end-to-end, from early-stage discovery through deployment, training, and sustained adoption</li> <li>Serve as the primary contact for existing accounts, providing responsive support including inquiry resolution, feature utilization guidance, and consultative advice</li> <li>Conduct regular usage monitoring, synthesize customer feedback, and share actionable insights internally to inform product improvement and roadmap decisions</li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>Pre-Sales Activities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identify and prioritize target accounts within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors; design strategic engagement approaches tailored to each</li> <li>Plan and execute high-impact value demonstration activities including workshops, seminars, and on-site meetings</li> <li>Lead support Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements with prospective customers, ensuring clear value demonstration and successful execution</li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with Account Managers, Application Scientists, Solution Architects, and the Education Team to drive account growth and platform adoption</li> <li>Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to represent real-world customer needs and influence the LiveDesign product roadmap&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>B.Sc. in a life science (M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred)</li> <li>At least three years of experience in a life science field related to drug discovery</li> <li>Hands-on experience with computational chemistry or cheminformatics in a research or corporate setting</li> <li>Proven experience deploying complex IT or software solutions in enterprise environments; hands-on experience with SaaS platforms preferred</li> <li>Native Japanese language skills for all business communications, content creation, and market research</li> <li>Business level English communication skills for collaboration with global teams and stakeholders in the other region</li> <li>Direct experience in pharmaceutical drug discovery is a strong advantage&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay and Perks:</strong></p> <p>Schrödinger understands that it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, and benefits, which includes mutual-aid retirement plans, over three weeks of paid vacation time, numerous company holidays, a parental and caregiver leave program, and healthcare through our partnership with the Japanese Health Insurance Association, and professional development opportunities including trainings and continuous education support.</p>