About AQEMIA
AQEMIA is a drug invention company dedicated to creating entirely new medicines to address major unmet medical needs. At the core of our mission is QEMI, our proprietary molecule‑invention platform, which uniquely combines cutting‑edge science with advanced technology. Powered by physics‑based modeling, statistical mechanics, and generative AI, QEMI allows our teams to design novel drug candidates from first principles.
What makes AQEMIA different is our commitment to true innovation: our research is dedicated to the invention of new molecular entities, not the refinement of existing ones. We focus on inventing never‑before‑seen molecules, without relying on experimental data, and advancing them into a growing pipeline of proprietary programs and strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Our most advanced preclinical programs are currently in vivo optimization, targeting diseases still waiting for effective treatments, offering our teams the opportunity to work on science that can make a real difference in people’s lives.
For more information, visit AQEMIA.com and our LinkedIn.
About our Team
AQEMIA brings together a diverse, multidisciplinary team of 65+ professionals based in Paris and London. Our scientists and engineers, including chemists, physicists, machine learning experts, and software engineers, work side by side to push the boundaries of early‑stage drug discovery.
This close collaboration across disciplines is central to our approach, enabling us to tackle complex scientific challenges from first principles and translate cutting‑edge ideas into novel therapeutic candidates. At AQEMIA, team members are encouraged to contribute their expertise, learn from one another, and play an active role in shaping the future of drug invention.
About the team you’ll join
As a Drug Hunter at Aqemia, you will play a pivotal role in our mission. You will be responsible for selecting and optimizing molecules for synthesis in various Drug Discovery programs, guided by clear, data‑driven hypotheses. Your involvement will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial stages to the nomination of pre‑clinical candidates.
You will be an essential part of a dynamic team, contributing to internal Drug Discovery initiatives and collaborative projects with external partners. Each Drug Discovery program team typically consists of a Program Lead, one Senior Medicinal Chemist, two Drug Hunters (each dedicating 50% of their time), and support from a Biologist as needed.
Our team structure is flexible, frequently evolving to adapt to the specific needs and stages of our programs, ensuring that we leverage the right expertise at the right time to drive our innovative efforts forward. You'll work closely with talented colleagues of diverse backgrounds and expertise including but not limited to machine learning engineers, project managers, medicinal chemists and physicists.
Your role as a Senior Drug Hunter at Aqemia
* Molecule Design: You will design and generate small molecules targeting specific therapeutic areas, focusing on affinity and selectivity of validated drug targets, leveraging Aqemia's platform technology.
* Optimization: You will be leveraging Aqemia's platform technology to enhance the efficacy and safety of drug candidates.
* Communication: Your ability to clearly present and communicate your findings to stakeholders at all levels will be essential. You will ensure that your conclusions are robust and data‑driven, fostering trust and collaboration within the team.
* Technology Application: You will apply and validate Aqemia's baseline technologies, which include generative AI algorithms, property prediction models, molecular dynamics, and chemoinformatics tools. Your expertise will ensure that these technologies are used effectively to accelerate drug discovery.
* Feedback and Improvement: Your project experience and experimental results will provide valuable insights. You will offer systematic feedback on Aqemia's platform, driving continuous improvement and enhancing our technological capabilities.
* Innovation and Advocacy: You will proactively propose and implement new approaches to advance our Drug Discovery programs. Your innovative mindset will help improve Aqemia's technology for greater accuracy, speed, and scalability, keeping us at the forefront of scientific discovery.
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Your collaboration with machine learning engineers, project managers, medicinal chemists, and physicists will be pivotal in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in drug discovery.
Expected Milestones
* First Month: Familiarize yourself with Aqemia’s processes and pipelines, and provide feedback through a “discovery report
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