Remote Technical Engagement Manager

Summary

Join SandboxAQ as Technical Engagement Manager to ensure the overall success and quality of strategic client engagements in drug discovery simulation and optimization projects.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience) in chemistry, computational chemistry/biology, biophysics, biomedical science or closely related life-sciences domain expertise
• 3 years experience with Master’s Degree (or 5 years with Bachelor’s Degree) in a research or engagement management focused role
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries preferred
• Experience in the drug discovery and development process is necessary with experience in program management, technology implementation, or legal support for research programs preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, executive level presence and experience in facilitating research projects with academic,biotech, or pharmaceutical sectors
• Experience leading deeply technical customer-facing projects in drug discovery or emerging tech such as applications leveraging AI/ML models and/or computational methods in chem/bioinformatics, and quantum chemistry simulation
• Enterprise level project management experience (SOWs, contract management, risk management, staffing) preferred, demonstrating the ability to adapt to different industry requirements, including but not limited to academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical sectors
• Ability to perform in a fast growing environment typical of a start-up
• Passion to work cross-functionally with our partners to build credibility, trust, and respect to enable strong partnership and deliver the most value

Responsibilities

• Deliver against client business requirements, with a focus on drug discovery simulation and optimization projects
• Manage executive level client relationships and provide team oversight with internal and external team members
• Direct and oversee multiple active client engagements, demonstrating versatility in managing projects in drug discovery and development
• Manage all aspects of the client engagement including requirements alignment, scope definition, status reports, project plans, training and resource management
• Share with team members your expertise in drug discovery, biotech, and biopharma partnered projects, and enforce implementation best practices
• Participate in operational issues related to specific engagements, including billings, expenses, staffing, utilization management, risk management, issue resolution management, etc
• Drive incremental revenue through client relationship building and identifying additional opportunities for SandboxAQ

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options depending on employment type
• Generous learning opportunities
• Medical/dental/vision
• Family planning/fertility
• PTO (summer and winter breaks)
• Financial wellness resources
• 401(k) plans