Administrative Business Partner

Schrödinger, a technology leader specializing in software solutions for life science research and development, is seeking an Administrative Business Partner for an immediate permanent position supporting scientific teams in our New York office. This position will report directly to the US Director of Administration.

Who will love this job:

• A dedicated team assistant who loves working with groups and being the glue that holds them together
• An expert organizer with a keen eye for details and the innate ability to find new ways to make a process more efficient for everyone
• An experienced support professional who is comfortable working with a Senior Executive Business Partner who will show you the ropes so that you’re ready to take over projects and make them your own
• A focused, flexible, and collaborative individual comfortable in a collegial office environment full of perks
• A hard worker, known to pitch in wherever help is needed and work with other teams to get the job done
• An industrious professional who wants to go home every night knowing their work is important and makes a difference in the world

What you’ll do:

• Provide full administrative support for one of our busiest and fastest-growing scientific teams including heavy scheduling and calendar management (Gmail and Google Calendar), travel arrangements (TripActions), expense reporting (Expensify), liaising with IT for team technical needs, and numerous ad hoc tasks
• Coordinate NDAs and Consulting Agreements with external parties, working closely with the legal team to keep contracts moving, and maintaining clear contract status records for internal stakeholders
• Schedule scientific team onboarding meetings, ensuring all relevant onboarding topics are covered and new hires are given the tools they need from day one
• Assist with arranging large internal and offsite meetings, summits, retreats, events, wellness activities, and visiting special guest speakers

What you should have:

• Exceptional professional communications skills. Ask questions, practice common sense, and protect all sensitive and confidential materials and information
• Excellent organizational skills, above-average technological skills, and a natural problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in G Suite (Gmail, Drive, GCal, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Hangout, etc.)
• A great sense of humor, flexible personality, and the ability to work well independently
• Readiness to take pride in being an integral part of a growing and dynamic Administrative team helping to keep Schrödinger running smoothly. We hire thoughtful, exceptional talent at all levels of our organization, no exceptions
• 4-year college degree preferred
• 3+ years of relevant administrative experience

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 catered meals in the office every day, 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. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been selected as one of Crain's New York Best Places to Work for the past three years running.

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, 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.