Business Operations Associate

D. E. Shaw Research (DESRES) seeks exceptionally accomplished individuals to join our New York City–based group as Business Operations Associates. We’re looking for self-motivated individuals with meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communications skills, and exceptional organizational abilities, who excel at independent work, problem solving, and multitasking. Candidates should have experience directly managing contract negotiations and vendor relationships, especially with respect to software licensing agreements.

In this role, individuals will lead contract and vendor management efforts, collaborate with legal, technical, and business development teams, and support operational efforts across the organization. Ideal candidates will have one to five years of relevant work experience in a software environment, specifically in contract management, product management, or a cross-functional operations role.

DESRES, based in New York City, develops and uses advanced computational technologies to understand the behavior of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules at an atomic level of detail, and to design precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for the treatment of various diseases.  Among its core technologies is Anton, a proprietary special-purpose supercomputer that DESRES designed and constructed to vastly accelerate the process of molecular dynamics simulation.  DESRES uses Anton machines and high-speed commodity hardware, together with machine learning methods and other computational techniques, in both internal and collaborative drug discovery programs.

We are looking to add innovative contributors who share our commitment to fostering a stimulating, positive, and collaborative work environment.  

To submit an application, please use the link provided below: 

https://apply.deshawresearch.com/careers/Register?pipelineId=927&source=Built+in+NYC

The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000–$300,000.  Our compensation package also includes variable compensation in the form of sign-on and year-end bonuses, and generous benefits, including relocation and immigration assistance.  The applicable annual base salary paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.  We follow a hybrid work schedule, in which employees work from the office on Tuesday through Thursday and have the option of working from home on Monday and Friday.

D. E. Shaw Research, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.