About AQEMIA
AQEMIA is a next-gen pharmatech company generating one of the world's fastest-growing drug discovery pipeline.
Our mission is to design fast innovative drug candidates for dozens of critical diseases, such as immuno-oncology.
Our unique approach leverages quantum-inspired physics algorithms to power generative AI in designing novel drug candidates—without relying on experimental data.
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.
As a Biologist - Outsourcing Manager at AQEMIA, you will collaborate with program teams to design and follow assay cascade and be responsible for managing all our outsourcing partners (CROs). At AQEMIA we rely on a strong network of CROs to perform our chemical synthesis and biological experiments which are key to the progress of our technology and portfolio. You’ll work closely with other scientific disciplines on discovery programs and technology teams sourcing our next programs.
Key Responsibilities
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Outsourcing strategy: Identify needs of CROs based on discussion with program and tech teams
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Outsourcing management: Find and negotiate with new CROs, measure and challenge performance across drug discovery programs
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Project Management Assistance: Support to the program leaders to plan and coordinate biological studies eg help build detailed project flowcharts that outline the progression from hit generation to preclinical candidate nomination, ensuring alignment with project goals.
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Biological assays review: Challenge assays protocols and experimental results in collaboration with the program team, and if needed by leveraging external experts
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Decision Support: Monitor project outcomes, participate in discussions around findings, and contribute recommendations to project teams for data-driven decision-making.
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Outsourcing operations: Coordinate with Finance manager to keep track of invoices and costs
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Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, medicinal chemists, and project managers, sharing your biological expertise and scientific insight to support project success.
Competencies & Experience
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related field is required.
- 5+ years of experience in drug discovery, ideally within pharmaceutical or biotechnology or CRO companies.
- Demonstrated experience in managing outsourced studies and collaborating with CROs is essential.
- Hands-on experience in drug discovery, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
- Strong background in biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacology with experience in developing in vivo and in vitro assays.
- Familiarity with DMPK concepts and their application in drug discovery workflows.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to multidisciplinary project discussions.
Who you are
- Enthusiastic about contributing to AQEMIA's drug discovery strategy and eager to expand your knowledge in a cutting-edge environment.
- Proactive and curious, with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for tackling scientific challenges.
- A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and is keen to grow alongside the team.
- Excited to bring your scientific expertise to AQEMIA and contribute to the development of novel therapeutic candidates.
Why Join Us ?
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.
Expanding Drug Discovery Pipeline : Focused on critical diseases like immuno-oncology, with in vivo proof of concept/patent stage programs. Collaborations with top Pharma, including a $140M Sanofi deal.
Interdisciplinary Team : brilliant talent from tech and life sciences.
Experienced Leadership : Founders with 15+ years at ENS, Oxford, Cambridge, and BCG.
DeepTech Recognition: Part of French Tech 120 and France 2030.
Prime Location : Based in central Paris with the possibility of 2 remote days per week.
International Environment : English-speaking team with relocation support and French lessons if needed.
Strong Financial Backing : $60M raised from leading European deeptech investors
