Strategic Deployment Manager

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.