About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Partner with scientific leads to negotiate and structure deals
- Proactively engage with investors, including at conferences and in response to inbounds (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
Requirements
- At least 10 years of venture capital experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- An MBA or equivalent business background
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Healthcare (with dental and vision)
- 401k
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Parental leave program
- Catered meals in the office every day
- Relaxed but engaged company culture
- Over a month of paid vacation time
- Fun company-wide events
