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Vendors Youtube common--cookies--preferences#handleAccept">Accept these cookies common--cookies--preferences#handleDecline">Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Homepage qubit-pharmaceuticals.com common--dropdown#toggle"> Share page common--share#handleClick" data-provider="Facebook"> Facebook common--share#handleClick" data-provider="Twitter"> X common--share#handleClick" data-provider="LinkedIn"> LinkedIn Mail Research : Quantum Computing · Paris · Hybrid Head of Quantum Computing (M/F) careersite--jobs--form-overlay#showFormOverlay" data-careersite--jobs--form-overlay-target="coverButton"> Join us! blocks--cover--scroll#handleScrollDown" title="Scroll to content"> Qubit Pharmaceuticals is a French-American deeptech startup, focusing on discovering novel molecules for complex targets in healthcare and materials science. We leverage proprietary molecular simulation and quantum-physics based modeling technology to develop our own discovery programs that we either co-develop with or license out to pharmaceutical and industrial partners. This enables us to design more effective and safer drug candidates, aiming to significantly reduce the time and investment needed for discovery. In just 18 months, Qubit Pharmaceuticals grew its portfolio to 7 programs in oncology, immunology & antivirals. Our cutting-edge technology is based on over 30 years of research by our academic founders, and relies on three main components: in-depth expertise in computational science and high-performance computing (HPC), quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence algorithms, and a powerful, automated cloud platform for molecular simulation with chemical accuracy. We recently announced the launch of the world's most powerful AI foundation model for molecular simulation. The per fect fit for this job Qubit Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Head of Quantum Computing for Chemistry (M/F) to manage a multidisciplinary team to develop quantum computing software and quantum applications for chemistry. Your role Work closely with the CSO to establish the roadmap and implement it. Setting up and coordinating partnerships with third-party companies and research centres under the supervision of our CSO. Manage a team and recruit future team members as required. Maintain an active technology watch Develop new methods to solve practical and challenging problems in quantum computing applied to chemistry & drug discovery Oversee the development of new quantum computing techniques and algorithms for investigating drug discovery processes that show unfavourable scaling on classical computers. Communicate the results of your research by filing patent applications, publishing peer-reviewed papers and giving presentations at research conferences. Represent Qubit Pharmaceuticals at key ecosystem event Your
qualifications and skills PhD in physics, quantum computing or quantum chemistry Strong experience in quantum computing (algorithms,...) and chemistry Prior experience in industry would be a plus Inspiring leadership and ability to motivate and develop a team Excellent communication skills for explaining complex concepts to non-specialists Agility in a startup environment (changing priorities, multiple projects). Knowledge of quantum cloud platforms Scientific publications or patents in quantum computing. The proposal
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perks Duration: Full time – Permanent Starting from April 2026 Salary according to profile Health insurance and provident fund 100% covered Lunch vouchers worth €9 covered at 50%. Location: Paris 14th arrondissement Possibility of remote work for 2 days per week. Département Research : Quantum Computing Locations Paris Remote status Hybrid
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benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Hybrid work Meal vouchers Regular team socials Workplace and culture We're a diverse mix of expertise, experience and perspectives, united around the passion to make a positive impact in drug design and discovery using the best computational technology. We’re proud of our inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to collaborate, lead and grow. Our Values: We live and work by our values: We care genuinely We encourage diversity We value scientific excellence We foster resilience We succeed together Paris About Qubit Pharmaceuticals Lifesaving treatments, one atom at a time. Anything is Druggable - with Quantum Accuracy. We are a physics driven drug discovery company. Using advanced simulation software and AI-enhanced medicinal chemistry, we develop novel drug candidates and innovative mode of action against challenging targets. We design our drug candidates atom by atom to optimize their efficiency and their specificity with a favorable safety profile at unprecedented speed. Founded in 2020 Co-workers 50+ careersite--jobs--form-overlay#showFormOverlay">Join us! jobs--overlay#unobserveClickOutside common--modal:closed->jobs--overlay#observeClickOutside " data-jobs--overlay-overlay-value="false" data-jobs--overlay-overlay-class="!fixed flex flex-col inset-0 rounded-t-6 shadow-job-form-overlay z-career-job-application-form-overlay" data-jobs--overlay-minimize-button-hidden-class="hidden" data-careersite--jobs--form-overlay-target="form"> Research : Quantum Computing · Paris · Hybrid Head of Quantum Computing (M/F) Loading application form jobs--overlay#closeOverlay"> Data & privacy cookie-preferences#openCookiePreferences" aria-label="Manage cookies" class="company-link font-company-body py-1 my-1 @sm:my-0 @sm:py-0 px-4">Manage cookies qubit-pharmaceuticals.com/ Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Qubit Pharmaceuticals? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. blocks--auto-join--form#focusEmailField" data-blocks--auto-join--form-tooltip-login-value="Enter your email address" data-blocks--auto-join--form-tooltip-login-with-value="Log in to %{email}"> blocks--auto-join--form#handleBefore turbo:submit-end->blocks--auto-join--form#handleComplete" action="/en-GB/auto_join" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="post"> @qubit-pharmaceuticals.com Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
Location
Paris, FR
Total raised
$28.7M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Louis Lagardère
Co-Founder
Matthieu Montes
Co-Founder
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