Schrödinger, the leading software and service provider for atomic-scale modeling and physics-based chemical simulations, seeks an Account Manager who will be responsible for establishing our materials science solutions in Europe.
This position offers a great opportunity to build and maintain a portfolio of materials science accounts within diverse industries (e.g., chemicals, aerospace, electronics, energy, etc.) across the continent.
Who will love this job:
- An avid enthusiast of computational chemistry software, research informatics, and/or materials science/chemistry
- An experienced business strategist who enjoys communicating opportunities with colleagues and maintaining accurate sales forecasts
- An outstanding customer relationship manager
- A highly motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team
- An excellent communicator and problem-solver
- An enthusiastic traveler who’s willing to be on the road part of the time
What you’ll do:
- Build a pipeline by identifying and creating new business opportunities
- Communicate the benefits of digital chemistry approaches to industry
- Work with the scientific and IT teams by planning/conducting customer presentations, demonstrations, road shows and special events
- Continuously monitor market dynamics, analyze market opportunities, and build and execute marketing plans
- Manage key accounts
- Produce timely and accurate revenue forecasts
- Travel to customers and prospects as needed
What you should have:
- Advanced degree in chemistry, materials science or a related field
- At least two years of business experience in the scientific software space (local market knowledge is a plus)
- Fluency in English (German or French is a plus)
- Motivation to develop a market
Our benefits include local transport reimbursement, a BahnCard 50, our Employee Equity Plan, the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program), bike leasing, an employee volunteer program, our donation match program, access to the corporate benefits platform, a dedicated counseling service, and our travel insurance. When you’re in the office you can profit from our central location, the charging of personal devices with green energy, stocked kitchens with coffee/tea, fruit, snacks, and beverages, and the organization of team-building and social events.
Estimated base salary range: €65k to €85k. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.
Skills Required
- Advanced degree in chemistry, materials science or a related field
- At least two years of business experience in the scientific software space
- Fluency in English
- German or French language skills
- Ability and willingness to travel to customers and prospects as needed
- Motivation to develop a market
- Local market knowledge (a plus)
- Enthusiasm or experience with computational chemistry software or research informatics
Schrödinger, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO includes over a month of paid vacation alongside two annual company shutdown weeks, pointing to above‑average downtime. An additional mid‑year rest period such as an August “Project R&R” week is also referenced.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health benefits, an EAP, and FSAs. Descriptions emphasize comprehensive health support alongside wellness‑oriented elements.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include paid parental leave, subsidized backup care for children, elders, and pets, and optional pet insurance. Family‑friendly supports such as a return‑to‑work program and an onsite Mother’s Room are highlighted.
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What We Do
Schrödinger is a leading provider of advanced molecular simulations and enterprise software solutions and services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science research. The predictive power of Schrödinger's software allows scientists to accelerate their research and development, reduce research costs, and make novel discoveries.
Why Work With Us
We have a mission-driven culture that thrives off team collaboration. By utilizing a non-hierarchal approach, we hope to give all employees a voice and room to grow to their fullest potential. We actively engage in diversity and inclusion efforts, pay fairly, and always strive to provide a supportive atmosphere for our teams.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
