Technical Engagement Manager

Summary

Join SandboxAQ, a high-growth company delivering AI solutions, as a Technical Engagement (Alliance) Manager specializing in drug discovery. You will ensure the success of strategic client engagements, enabling clients to utilize our products effectively and driving revenue growth. This role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with various stakeholders (pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, etc.), and leveraging your expertise in drug discovery and emerging technologies. You will be responsible for setting milestones, managing resources, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a life sciences field, significant experience in research or engagement management, and a deep understanding of the drug discovery process. This position offers a chance to advance your career while contributing to impactful work within a collaborative and supportive environment.

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 drug discovery and development process is necessary
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
• Experience in program management, technology implementation, or legal support for research programs
• Enterprise level project management experience (SOWs, contract management, risk management, staffing), demonstrating the ability to adapt to different industry requirements, including but not limited to academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical sectors

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