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Job description
Schrödinger seeks a Director of Ventures to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.
Schrödinger is a publicly‑traded company at the cutting edge of computer‑aided drug discovery and materials science. Our software suites continue to revolutionize the way research is conducted – FEP+, Glide, WaterMap, Maestro, and LiveDesign are just a few examples of the programs we’ve created.
As a member of our Business Development and Finance team, you’ll play a critical role in growing and refining our ventures pipeline, entering into new ventures and managing our existing venture positions. In collaboration with R&D encompassing both therapeutics and materials science, Finance, Legal, Corporate Communication and Investor Relations, you’ll navigate complicated deal structures to broaden the aperture of our partnering universe, expanding beyond traditional pharma and other larger partners. This role will report to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Finance and Head of Corporate and Business Development.
Who Will Love This Job
A seasoned venture strategist who can clarify the extent of our success to public and private investors
A biopharma veteran who’s excited to explore non‑traditional research methods and the business opportunities
A skilled negotiator who can strike deals that benefit Schrödinger
An excellent verbal and written communicator who enjoys interdisciplinary and cross‑functional collaboration
A team player that can work cross‑functionally within the finance department and across the organization
What You’ll Do
Partner with scientific leads to negotiate and structure deals
Proactively engage with investors, including at conferences and in response to inbound requests (i.e., search and evaluate)
Lead the harmonization of our venture approach, leveraging lessons learned and establishing best practices for transactions
Explore innovative deal structures and their applicability to Schrödinger
Manage existing assets, including equity monetization, capital deployment into financing rounds, and royalty monetization
What You Should Have
At least 10 years of venture capital experience in the pharmaceutical industry
An MBA or equivalent business background
Pay And Perks
Competitive salary (estimated base: $225,000–$300,000), stock options, healthcare (including dental and vision), 401(k), pre‑tax commuter benefits, flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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