<div><span><b>About AQEMIA</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>AQEMIA is a next-gen pharmatech company generating one of the worlds fastest-growing drug discovery pipeline. </div><div>Our mission is to design fast innovative drug candidates for dozens of critical diseases, such as immuno-oncology. </div><div>Our unique approach leverages quantum-inspired physics algorithms to power generative AI in designing novel drug candidates—without relying on experimental data. </div><div><br /></div><div>We already delivered several drug discovery successes within our internal pipeline and through collaborations with pharmaceutical companies. Our most advanced programs are currently in vivo optimization.</div><div><br /></div><div><span>About Aqemia</span></div><div>Aqemia is a pioneering TechBio company leveraging physics-based computational methods and machine learning to scale drug discovery. Our Molecular Simulations Team plays a crucial role in maximising the impact of physics-based computational methods in our drug discovery programs.</div><div><br /></div><div><span>Role Overview</span></div><div>We are looking for a Manager to lead our Molecular Simulations team, which plays a key role in advancing our drug discovery programs. The team focuses on applying and optimising physics-based computational methods to support hit discovery and lead optimisation, helping to accelerate the development of novel drug candidates. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills to guide a team of scientists with deep expertise in statistical mechanics and computational chemistry.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead and manage a team of scientists specialising in physics-based computational methods.</li><li>Define and execute strategic initiatives to integrate physics-based models including our in-house state-of-the-art solvation free energy algorithm into the drug discovery workflow.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, medicinal chemists, and computational chemists, to align computational strategies with drug discovery objectives.</li><li>Drive innovation by identifying and implementing emerging computational approaches to improve hit discovery and lead optimisation.</li><li>Ensure the team delivers high-quality scientific results on time, balancing research innovation with practical impact.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, ensuring continuous growth and development of team members.</li><li>Communicate scientific insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3><ul><li>PhD in Statistical Mechanics, Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in computational drug discovery, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.</li><li>Proven ability to manage and develop a team of scientists in a high-performance environment.</li><li>Project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and drive results.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to engage with interdisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Expertise in physics-based computational methods (e.g., molecular dynamics, free energy calculations, solvation models) and familiarity with leading drug discovery and molecular modeling software (commercial, open-source, and chemoinformatics tools).</li><div><br /></div></ul><h3>Nice to have</h3><ul><li>Experience with machine learning applications for physics-based modeling.</li><li>Track record of scientific publications and contributions to the computational drug discovery community.</li></ul><div><span>Preferred Mindset</span></div><div>- Ability to set a technical vision for the team and align it with company objectives.</div><div>- Collaborative Leader: Thrives in an interdisciplinary environment and values teamwork.</div><div>- Pragmatic and Impact-Driven: Balances scientific rigor with real-world application.</div><div>- Growth-Oriented: Invests in the development of team members and fosters a culture of continuous learning.</div><div>- Passionate about pushing the boundaries of physics-based drug discovery.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span>Why Join Us ? </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><i>At AQEMIA, we work for a mission: joining us means having your own impact on changing the way drugs are discovered, and helping to shape the direction of our fast-growing company and team.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Expanding Drug Discovery Pipeline </b>: Focused on critical therapeutic areas like Oncology, CNS, Immuno-inflammation... with in vivo proof of concept/patent stage programs. Collaborations with top Pharma, including a $140M Sanofi deal.</div><div><b>Interdisciplinary Team</b> : brilliant talent from tech and life sciences.</div><div><b>DeepTech Recognition</b>: Part of French Tech 120 and France 2030.</div><div><b>Prime Location</b> : Based in central Paris and London (Kings Cross)  with the possibility of 2 remote days per week.</div><div><b>International Environment </b>: The work language is English - relocation support and French lessons granted if needed.</div><div><b>Strong Financial Backing</b> : $100M raised from leading European and International investors</div>