Office Manager (m/w/d)

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Job description

Office Manager at Schrödinger (View all jobs) Mannheim

We're seeking an Office Manager to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods! This
would be a two-year fixed-term position beginning in February 2022, at the start of the current Office Manager's maternity leave (Elternzeitvertretung). You would report to the Director of Administration, Europe. Given great job performance, we are open to offering a permanent position at the end of the two-year contract.

Used by bio-pharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories worldwide, Schrödinger's software platform can predict critical properties of molecules before scientists embark on time-consuming and costly experiments. Our company has also deployed its computational platform to advance its own drug discovery programs, as well as those of various pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Please submit your application in English.

Who will love this job:

• A dynamic and motivated office manager who can manage a multitude of tasks and responsibilities
• An excellent communicator with initiative and a keen attention to detail
• A highly organized team player who can think one step ahead to ensure all office and team needs are met

What you'll do:

• Provide administrative support to the Schrödinger team in Europe
• Schedule job interviews and assist with the onboarding of new hires
• Oversee the Mannheim office, with responsibilities including but not limited to greeting visitors, ordering office supplies, coordinating office maintenance work, and organizing office events and meetings
• Assist with travel management and coordination of business trips
• Help with the organization of customer events
• Coordinate the inventory of marketing materials and the shipment of materials to conferences and customers
• Manage contract and CRM database management

What you should have:

• Excellent command of English and fluency in German
• Vocational training in a related field (e.g. Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement) or a business degree
• At least two years' experience in office management, team assistance, or a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus

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.