Albert‘s mission is to Digitalize the World of Chemistry, using data and machine learning to drastically accelerate the invention of new materials. Our platform helps R&D organizations achieve a structured data foundation, digitalize their formulation and testing processes, and empower scientists to innovate faster, smarter, and at scale.We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Scientific Solutions Architect to join our growing team. The role is critical to driving successful outcomes for Albert’s most strategically important customers, from pre-sales engagement through deployment. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and love working in a fast-paced and growing culture, we want you on our team!What you’ll do:As a Scientific Solutions Architect, you’ll bridge the gap between scientific R&D workflows and enterprise digital strategy. You’ll partner with R&D and IT leaders across the chemicals and materials space to understand their goals, R&D workflows, data, and system architectures to guide successful adoption and implementation of Albert’s platform. This role emphasizes solution design, value articulation, and technical leadership across the customer journey that results in committed SaaS contracts and Albert’s customers capturing tangible value early in their digital transformation.Solution-to-Value Alignment:Translate customer R&D needs and pain points into actionable technical solutions aligned business goals.Relay and prioritize technical requirements to internal teams, driving timely delivery of scalable solutions.Partner with R&D and non-R&D customer teams to implement and scale successful pilots and implementations, connecting their value to business goals across project types including innovation, product development, product maintenance, and operational excellence.Guide customers in mapping legacy tools (ELNs, LIMS, etc.) into unified data workflows within and integrations with Albert.Business Case Analysis & Value Capture:Collaborate with sales and technical teams to craft compelling business cases and quantifying outcomes tied to cost savings, process efficiency, innovation speed, and risk reduction.Drive platform adoption by demonstrating measurable success in both pre-sales and post-implementation contexts.Support enterprise sales and partnerships by delivering technical presentations, leading exploratory discussions, mapping laboratory workflows to Albert, constructing architectural and data flow diagrams, and writing ETL scripts.Develop presentation materials that emphasize the value of our solutions to customer business needs, and manage key partnership discussions to help shape effective, scalable engagements with public communication of successes.Partner with Sales Enablement to provide input on customer engagement strategies to support successful, long-term solution implementation and value alignment.Relationship Management and Thought LeadershipBuild and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers, acting as a trusted scientific and technical advisor.Represent Albert in strategic customer conversations and technical workshopsDrive customer satisfaction and expansion by advocating for their long-term digital successLeverage industry knowledge and experience to establish credibility and trust with clients, ranging from individual contributors to executives.Serve as the voice of the client within Albert Invent, providing feedback and insights to help shape product offerings and service delivery.You will have:Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.Five+ years of industry experience, preferably in chemical/materials R&D or digital transformationExperience in front-end innovation, product development, and/or R&D management, with familiarity moving from concept to market-ready productStrong understanding of R&D IT ecosystems: ELN/LIMS, PLM, ERP, and analytics toolsAbility to lead and manage complex programs, ensuring timely delivery of objectives while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.Deep working knowledge of Chemistry and Materials Science, and familiarity with the broader chemicals industry.Demonstrated expertise in product leadership (supply management, sustainability adjustments, component simplification).Experience leading change managementStrong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Experience in nurturing long-term (multi-year) partnerships is essential.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective engagement with clients, technical teams, and executives.Strong background in scientific coding with Python. AWS experience is a plus.Ability to travel greater than 40% (North America and Europe).Fluent in German and EnglishGrit: Self-starter, persistent problem solver, relentless in their pursuit of progress.Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Adaptability: Comfortable in dynamic, evolving customer and company environmentsInnovator: Passionate about improving customer outcomes through digital tools and scientific rigorEmpathy: Strong active listening across multiple personas and culturesLeadership: Ability to lead initiatives and drive projects to completion with little or no oversight.Why Albert?We have a huge impact. Albert is a growing team with a big reach. Our Platform facilitates the invention of materials for tens of thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of applications - from coatings used on rockets to adhesives used in electric vehicles to 3D printed medical devices. We love distributed teams. Albert’s home-base is in the California Bay Area, but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. In fact, over 50% of our employees work outside of California! An international remote culture is in our DNA. We care about you. Albert works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We work hard and we play hard. We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day. We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Albert team. If you think you might be a fit please apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr