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We’re looking to hire an Applications Scientist to join us in our mission to transform the discovery of therapeutics and materials.
As a member of our Japanese Applications Science team, based in Tokyo, you will work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers to help them apply our scientific platform to real drug-discovery questions. You will combine scientific expertise, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to support customer success and long-term adoption.
This position requires travel to visit customers in Japan and to attend international meetings a few times a year.
Who will love this job
A PhD scientist with an interest in applying computational methods to meaningful drug-discovery challenges
A customer-focused scientific advisor who enjoys understanding research goals, scientific context and practical constraints
An excellent communicator and presenter who can build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in Japanese pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations
A collaborative partner who enjoys working with other departments to advance customer success and long-term adoption
A proactive problem solver who can translate complex scientific questions into practical workflows, identify opportunities, and help customers make informed decisions
What you’ll do
Build trusted relationships with existing and prospective pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers, serving as a scientific advisor, providing guidance on computational drug-discovery approaches and the effective use of our software
Understand customers’ research objectives, scientific context, and workflow constraints; propose relevant, scientifically sound solutions and provide best practices
Deliver tailored scientific presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and trainings for existing and prospective customers
Lead or contribute to scientific discussions, troubleshooting, workflow development, and evaluations involving our platform
Partner with Account Managers on strategic accounts by providing scientific input to account plans, customer meetings, and evaluation or adoption strategies
Contribute to scientific collaborations, research services, publications, and conference presentations
Take ownership of a defined scientific, customer, or project area, and contribute to team capability through sharing and mentoring
Work from the Tokyo office, with hybrid work flexibility, when not traveling for company business
What you should have
PhD in computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, structural biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related drug-discovery field
A solid understanding of the commercial drug discovery process
Practical experience in one or more relevant computational drug-discovery approaches
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and credibly to scientific audiences
Fluency in Japanese language and business-level English language skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across local and global teams
Strong presentation, facilitation, listening and problem solving skills
Willingness to travel within Japan and internationally required
It's a plus if you have
Experience in one of the following: molecular dynamics simulations, free energy calculation methods, ligand-based drug design, chemoinformatics, quantum mechanics, virtual screening and/or structural modeling at the pharmaceutical industry
Post-doctoral research and/or relevant experience in the commercial or academic sector
Pay and Perks
Schrödinger understands that it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, and benefits, which includes mutual-aid retirement plans, over three weeks of paid vacation time, numerous company holidays, a parental leave program, and healthcare through our partnership with the Japanese Health Insurance Association, and professional development opportunities including trainings and continuous education support.
Why Schrödinger
You will join a global scientific organization developing and applying advanced computational technologies to improve human health and quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading life-science organizations in Japan, contribute to important scientific challenges, collaborate with international experts, and shape the adoption of next-generation computational methods in drug discovery.