Sr. Associate/Principal Associate, Strategic Finance

Schrödinger seeks a Sr. Associate/Principal Associate, Strategic Finance to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.
Schrödinger is a publicly-traded company at the cutting edge of computer-aided drug discovery and materials science. Our software suites continue to revolutionize the way research is conducted - FEP+, Glide, WaterMap, Maestro, and LiveDesign are just a few examples of the programs we've created.
As a member of our Business Development and Strategic Finance team, you'll play a critical role in contributing to analysis supporting the company's strategic direction and long-term financial opportunity. You will partner with R&D and finance leadership to develop scenarios for Schrödinger's long-range plan, evaluate the return on investment for internal development and BD decisions, and help optimize the company's capital deployment to maximize shareholder value. This role will report to the Vice President of Strategic Finance.
Who will love this job:

• A proficient financial modeler who has experience and familiarity with Net Present Value (NPV) and return on investment analysis
• An effective presenter who can distill large amounts of data into key insights that support effective decisions
• An excellent verbal and written communicator who enjoys interdisciplinary and cross-functional collaboration
• A team player that can work within the Finance department and across the organization

What you'll do:

• Support the VP of Strategic Finance in coordinating, planning, leading, and producing Long Range Plans (LRPs)
• Evaluate investment opportunities, including decisions for the company's internal asset portfolio (e.g., value/ROI of progressing internal assets), as well as potential BD/collaborations
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis that contributes to strategic decisions (e.g., financing, outlicensing, new market entry)
• Partner with other areas of Finance (e.g., FP&A team) to align annual and long-range plans
• Contribute to presentations and analysis for our Executive Leadership team and our Board

What you should have:

• At least five years of finance experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry or in a related field (e.g., equity research, investment banking) supporting biopharma clients
• A robust background in and understanding of financial statements, free cash flow modeling, NPV, and IRR analysis
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills

Pay and perks:
Schrödinger understands it's people that make a company great. Because of this, we're prepared to offer a competitive salary, equity-based compensation, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule with hybrid workweeks, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces and to have been selected as one of Crain's New York Best Places to Work for the past three years running.
Estimated base salary range: $100,000 - $150,000. 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!
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, or sexual orientation. 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.