Schrödinger seeks a Senior Event Specialist to join us in our mission to transform the discovery of therapeutics and materials.
Schrödinger has pioneered a physics-based software platform that enables discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications more rapidly and at lower cost compared to traditional methods. The software platform is used by biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories around the world. Our multidisciplinary drug discovery team also leverages the software platform to advance collaborative programs and its own pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs.
Who will love this job:
- An organized planner who loves event coordination
- A proactive marketer who enjoys conferences and trade shows
What you’ll do:
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics of Schrödinger’s conference participation, including booth management, shipping logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site execution
- Manage event storage and inventory, ensuring materials are properly labeled, tracked, and maintained between events
- Coordinate event-related logistics for staff and speakers, registrations, booth assignments, and lead capture tools
- Track event deadlines, maintain organized documentation, and communicate timelines and updates to internal stakeholders
- Liaise with event organizers, contractors, and exhibit vendors to ensure seamless setup and execution
- Support lead capture, tracking, and post-event reporting to evaluate performance and ROI
- Assist in planning and coordinating Schrödinger’s webinars by supporting scheduling, speaker coordination, dry runs, and live event management
- Prepare run-of-show documents and ensure timely completion of post-event tasks
What you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
- One to two years in field marketing (experience in a scientific software environment is preferred)
- Capability to travel 15-25% of the time
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds
- Interest in learning event technology platforms (e.g., Bizzabo, Zoom, Salesforce)
Estimated base salary range: $70,000 - $90,000. 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
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
- 1-2 years in field marketing, preferably in a scientific software environment
- Capability to travel 15-25% of the time
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds
- Interest in learning event technology platforms
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.
Schrödinger, Inc. Insights
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.
