Strategic Deployment Manager, Japan
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. Schrödinger KK, a Japanese subsidiary of Schrödinger, is looking to hire a Strategic Deployment Manager to join us in our mission to improve health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!
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.
Click here for more information about how the Schrödinger Platform is helping shape the future of collaborative therapeutic design.
Who will love this job:
- 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
- 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 skillsA customer-service oriented deployment manager who is passionate about helping drive user success
What you’ll do:
Customer Development & Success
- Manage LiveDesign implementation projects end-to-end, from early-stage discovery through deployment, training, and sustained adoption
- Serve as the primary contact for existing accounts, providing responsive support including inquiry resolution, feature utilization guidance, and consultative advice
- Conduct regular usage monitoring, synthesize customer feedback, and share actionable insights internally to inform product improvement and roadmap decisions
Pre-Sales Activities
- Identify and prioritize target accounts within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors; design strategic engagement approaches tailored to each
- Plan and execute high-impact value demonstration activities including workshops, seminars, and on-site meetings
- Lead support Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements with prospective customers, ensuring clear value demonstration and successful execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Account Managers, Application Scientists, Solution Architects, and the Education Team to drive account growth and platform adoption
- Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to represent real-world customer needs and influence the LiveDesign product roadmap
What you’ll need:
- B.Sc. in a life science (M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred)
- At least three years of experience in a life science field related to drug discovery
- Hands-on experience with computational chemistry or cheminformatics in a research or corporate setting
- Proven experience deploying complex IT or software solutions in enterprise environments; hands-on experience with SaaS platforms preferred
- Native Japanese language skills for all business communications, content creation, and market research
- Business level English communication skills for collaboration with global teams and stakeholders in the other region
- Direct experience in pharmaceutical drug discovery is a strong advantage
Pay and Perks:
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.
Schrödinger, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials describe generous vacation with two companywide shutdown weeks, indicating broad time-off availability. Paid parental leave and flexible work norms further extend time-away and scheduling support.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, vision, mental‑health benefits, an EAP, and FSAs, pointing to robust core coverage. Wellness-oriented elements and onsite perks reinforce health support beyond basics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave plus subsidized backup care for children, elders, and pets, along with optional pet insurance, reflect wide-ranging family support. Return‑to‑work assistance and family-oriented events add practical caregiving flexibility.
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.
