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AQEMIA

Principal Biologist

AQEMIA

Principal Biologist shaping AQEMIA's drug discovery portfolio across oncology and immuno-oncology. Unique opportunity to build a pipeline with multidisciplinary teams and the VP of biology.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Driving and facilitating new drug discovery project ideas providing biological support in identifying, validating and selecting targets with clear unmet needs in disease.
  • Supporting early internal innovation activities with strong molecular understanding, biological insights, and a value chain overview integrating successful projects into the Aqemia pipeline research pipeline, guiding them towards proof of concept.
  • Supporting project teams with screening cascade design and maintenance.
  • Interacting with external contract research organisations to identify appropriate models to deliver high quality datasets supporting project progression.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Ph.D. in biological sciences (such as pharmacology, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology), or alternatively, a master’s degree with significant relevant industrial research experience.
  • Strong background in drug discovery, with experience in transitioning projects from hit identification to candidate nomination with a particular focus in oncology, immuno-oncology or CNS.
  • Preferably, 8+ years of relevant industrial experience within early drug discovery and ideation.
  • Wet lab experience to effectively challenge and collaborate with CROs.
  • Experience in oncology, immuno-oncology or CNS is mandatory. A talent for driving and fostering innovation closely aligned with business strategies.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with resilience in the face of challenges, setbacks, and ambiguity.
  • Experience in supporting project teams in identifying risks within their projects.
  • Experience in research project management in multidisciplinary teams in a complex stakeholder environment is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work arrangements including up to two remote days per week

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Hard Skills & Tools
Molecular BiologyBiochemistryPharmacologyChemical BiologyHit IdentificationCandidate NominationScreening Cascade DesignBiological InsightsTarget ValidationProject Progression
Soft Skills
Innovation DrivingResilienceCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability