AQEMIA is a Paris-based biopharma startup that pioneers physics-driven generative AI to invent novel drug candidates, eliminating the need for extensive experimental data. The company focuses on high-impact therapeutic areas such as oncology and immuno-oncology, building a rapidly expanding portfolio of proprietary programs while partnering with leading pharmaceutical firms. AQEMIA’s distinctive value lies in its quantum-physics-inspired computational platform, which accelerates discovery and in vivo optimization of lead compounds. As a member of France's French Tech 120 and the UK's Knowledge Quarter, the firm combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative culture that attracts top talent worldwide.
Open Positions
People Operations Manager
5+ years' experience in People Operations and HR Administration within high-growth environments, strong knowledge of French employment law and good grasp of UK labour regulations, proven track record in cross-border People Ops (France & UK)
Senior Application Scientist
MSc or PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or related discipline, 5+ years of experience in molecular simulations, and strong programming/scripting ability
Staff AI Research Scientist
PhD or equivalent experience in AI/ML. Strong programming skills in Python & ML frameworks. Expertise in protein-ligand interactions
SRE - Platform Engineer
4+ years of experience in DevOps, strong experience with CI/CD tools, proficiency in scripting and infrastructure-as-code, and deep familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms
Data Engineer
2-4 yrs data engineering exp. Proficient in Python & SQL. Data pipeline and visualisation experience is desired
Senior Computational Drug Hunter
PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Cheminformatics or related field, 5-10 years of drug discovery experience, and proven track record in small molecule design and SAR interpretation
Principal Computational Chemist
PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field, 10+ years of experience in computational chemistry and drug discovery
Spontaneous Application
BA/BS or PhD in a related field with 2-4 years of experience
Head of Program Lead
PhD (Chemistry, Biology) or equivalent; experience in lifesciences; strong analytical depth and leadership skills
Drug Discovery Program leader
4+ years of experience in project management, Masters degree in a science field, scientific background in Engineering, Machine Learning, Chemistry, or Biology