Sales Development Representative Cambridge, MA; New York; Portland; San Diego
Schrödinger, Inc., Cambridge, MA, United States
Schrödinger, a leader in computational chemistry software and services for preclinical drug discovery, is seeking an ambitious, highly driven, and goal-oriented
Sales Development Representative
to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.
As a member of the Sales Team you’ll identify, qualify, and develop new software and services leads within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Your prospects will include scientists, departmental management, and senior pharma/biotech executives. Additionally, you’ll interact closely with our Marketing, Applications Science, Product Management, Account Management, and senior leadership teams.
Who will love this job:
A team-oriented sales development representative (SDR), or aspiring salesperson, with a science background
A proactive dealmaker with a ‘hunter’ mindset
A customer-oriented problem-solver who can identify prospects within an organization and arrange introductory meetings
An excellent presenter and communicator of scientifically-sophisticated solutions to complex research problems
A self-sufficient multi-tasker with fantastic organizational skills who can perform well under pressure
What you’ll do:
Research addressable market segments for Schrödinger’s software product and service offerings, understanding their requirements and revenue potential
Design targeted sales campaigns, ensuring the delivery of appropriate messaging and materials
Work with marketing to implement and coordinate prospecting campaigns
Prospect, develop, and qualify new opportunities for Sales colleagues to help them meet ambitious quarterly and annual goals:
Execute 50-100 activities per day (combination of cold outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls)
Generate a minimum of two sales accepted leads per week (eight per month)
Collect and collate lead data from sales campaigns before handing it over to relevant internal sales executives and account managers
Prepare meetings at conferences to ensure sales objectives are met
Develop and maintain exceptional account relationships through effective communication, education, reporting, and problem-solving
Provide feedback from clients to the internal Product Managers and Support teams
Support Account Management team with prospecting, lead qualification and top-of-funnel opportunity creation
Use Salesforce CRM to track account activities and progress
Expand your knowledge of the industry and the competitive position of the company
What you should have:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science
One to two years of relevant work experience, software sales business development experience preferred
Pay and perks: Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre‑tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have a company culture that is relaxed but engaged and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun company‑wide events.
Estimated base salary range: $65,000 - $85,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.
Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, color, 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, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. 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.
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Sales Development Representative
to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.
As a member of the Sales Team you’ll identify, qualify, and develop new software and services leads within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Your prospects will include scientists, departmental management, and senior pharma/biotech executives. Additionally, you’ll interact closely with our Marketing, Applications Science, Product Management, Account Management, and senior leadership teams.
Who will love this job:
A team-oriented sales development representative (SDR), or aspiring salesperson, with a science background
A proactive dealmaker with a ‘hunter’ mindset
A customer-oriented problem-solver who can identify prospects within an organization and arrange introductory meetings
An excellent presenter and communicator of scientifically-sophisticated solutions to complex research problems
A self-sufficient multi-tasker with fantastic organizational skills who can perform well under pressure
What you’ll do:
Research addressable market segments for Schrödinger’s software product and service offerings, understanding their requirements and revenue potential
Design targeted sales campaigns, ensuring the delivery of appropriate messaging and materials
Work with marketing to implement and coordinate prospecting campaigns
Prospect, develop, and qualify new opportunities for Sales colleagues to help them meet ambitious quarterly and annual goals:
Execute 50-100 activities per day (combination of cold outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls)
Generate a minimum of two sales accepted leads per week (eight per month)
Collect and collate lead data from sales campaigns before handing it over to relevant internal sales executives and account managers
Prepare meetings at conferences to ensure sales objectives are met
Develop and maintain exceptional account relationships through effective communication, education, reporting, and problem-solving
Provide feedback from clients to the internal Product Managers and Support teams
Support Account Management team with prospecting, lead qualification and top-of-funnel opportunity creation
Use Salesforce CRM to track account activities and progress
Expand your knowledge of the industry and the competitive position of the company
What you should have:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science
One to two years of relevant work experience, software sales business development experience preferred
Pay and perks: Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre‑tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have a company culture that is relaxed but engaged and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun company‑wide events.
Estimated base salary range: $65,000 - $85,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.
Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, color, 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, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. 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.
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OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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