Senior People Operations Partner (FR & UK)

 

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. 

 

 

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.

About our People Department

The People team (6 people) is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent while fostering a high-performance and mission-driven culture.

Supporting employees throughout their entire journey at AQEMIA, the team leads talent acquisition, people operations, learning and development, performance management, and employee experience initiatives. Their mission is to create an environment where individuals can thrive, collaborate, and contribute to advancing the future of drug discovery.

By building strong foundations for growth and engagement, the People team helps ensure AQEMIA remains a place where world-class talent can do their best work.

 

The Role

As a Senior People Operations Partner (France & UK), you will play a critical role in building and scaling AQEMIA's people infrastructure as the company continues its international growth.

Acting as a strategic and operational HR partner, you will own and optimize People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a seamless employee experience across France and the UK.

You will collaborate closely with managers, employees, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and the broader People team to create scalable processes, leverage data for decision-making, and ensure our HR foundations support AQEMIA's ambitious growth plans.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong operational rigor with a service-oriented mindset and enjoys building efficient, compliant, and people-centric organizations.