Account Director, Germany

Schrödinger, the leading provider of state-of-the art scientific software and services for pharmaceutical and materials research, is seeking an Account Director who will be responsible for growing revenue based on our software solutions and services for pharmaceutical, biotech and life science companies in German-speaking territories.
Schrödinger is expanding its product offerings beyond technology-leading computational chemistry software into the areas of materials science, biologics, enterprise informatics, databases, and visualization. The new Account Director will play an integral part in this expansion by growing current customer relationships, existing accounts, and driving strategy for business development and new opportunities.
Who will love this job:

• An experienced account director with a background in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries
• An outstanding customer relationship manager
• A highly-motivated self-starter who can independently manage projects while also working as part of a team
• An excellent communicator and problem-solver

What you'll do:

• Identify, qualify, and develop new business
• Manage and grow existing accounts
• Work with different teams to support accounts needs
• Collaborate with the EU+ team to develop strategies to drive business development and territory growth
• Produce timely and accurate business reports and revenue forecasts
• Travel to customers and conferences

What you'll need:

• An advanced degree in life sciences (knowledge of materials science or molecular modeling is a plus)
• At least five years of experience in account management, business development, or consulting (work in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries is a plus)
• Fluency in English and German

As a Schrödinger employee in Mannheim or Munich, you'll enjoy local transport reimbursement, a BahnCard 50, bike leasing, the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program), our employee equity plan, employee volunteer program, donation match program, a dedicated counseling service, and our company travel insurance. Our offices are centrally-located, stocked with snacks and beverages, powered by green energy, and host to many team-building events.
As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.