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, support sales, and facilitate collaboration between SandboxAQ and partners. This role involves managing multiple projects, leading engagements with senior members of the drug discovery ecosystem, and driving adoption of AI/ML and quantum simulation technologies. You will be responsible for broader customer success, aligning project value with client objectives. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in a related life science field, extensive experience in drug discovery and development, and strong communication skills. SandboxAQ offers competitive salaries, stock options, generous learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• PhD in biomedical science, pharmacology or closely related life-sciences domain expertise with a track record of managing CROs for assay screening cascades, including primary assays and PD animal models
• 3 years experience in a research/engagement management-focused role
• Track record of advancing R&D programs through discovery to candidate nomination
• 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 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 partnerships 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
• Liaise with external partners such as CROs and critical suppliers for discovery programs through IND filing
• Drive incremental revenue through client relationship building and identifying additional opportunities for SandboxAQ

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is preferred
• 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
• Experience managing CRO partnerships for preclinical testing and development

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