Head of Program Lead
Aqemia · 🌍 Paris
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About the role
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, our WTTJ Page , and our LinkedIn . About our Team AQEMIA brings together a diverse, multidisciplinary team of 80+ 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. Responsibilities Challenge and drive program purpose & progress • Ensure programs remain relevant, focused, and outcome-oriented through their lifecycle, • Critically challenge scientific reasoning and technological applications to ensure rigor and relevance, • Smoothen tech usage and change management Strategic program assessment & governance • Conduct regular 360° program assessments, incorporating KPIs, Program Leaders team and stakeholder inputs, and market insights. • Recommend program continuation, acceleration, or discontinuation based on robust, data-driven evaluation. • Lead resource allocation discussions, ensuring optimal deployment of talent, capital, and time. • Provide structured progress reporting to leadership to support effective decision-making and prioritization. Transversal program methodology • Support the design, harmonization, and implementation of standardized methodologies for program governance, planning, and execution. • Champion best practices and continuous improvement across all programs. • Ensure programs comply with internal processes and external regulatory/industry requirements where applicable. Team management • Lead, federate, mentor and grow a high-performing team of Program Leaders. • Define role expectations, support development plans, and foster a strong culture of accountability and collaboration. • Drive talent acquisition to build and scale the program management team in line with organizational needs. Qualifications • Scientific background PhD (Chemistry, Biology) preferred, MD, PharmD or Engineer • Experience in consulting in lifesciences (past or current experience) with a focus on asset positioning or R&D portfolio management • Strategic thinker with strong analytical depth • Experience in startup biotech or CRO is a plus • Excellent leadership and people management capabilities, including experience managing, hiring and developing talent • Exceptional communicat