Strategic, scientific, and managerial leadership of the Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMP) Group within the MAS Department. MAS screens, develops, and applies innovative, state-of-the art scientific methods and tools, in-silico and digital solutions, that support development of drug substance, drug product and overall process understanding and robustness, thereby supporting successful development of a highly diverse and complex first-in class portfolio of NCE and ATMP pipeline assets. A focus is on the development and application of modelling & simulation tools to accelerate and streamline development of DS and DP (predict first - confirm later). MAS supports the global Development functions (DEV NCE and DEV Biologicals) as well as Operations and Animal Health. The ATMP Head ensures that the group meets the qualitative and quantitative goals and standards as defined by the international and local development requirements. The Director develops talent through effective and agile mentorship and assignments, and continuously develops the group, including hiring of skills and competencies needed to successfully drive BI’s global development portfolio.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide departmental leadership and technical guidance in support of drug substance and drug product deliverables, and provision of expert consultation across global BI business units, in particular global Development, Operations, Animal Health, etc.
• Build networks and actively manage key interfaces, stakeholders, and customers across the development functions and beyond. Collaborate effectively with global scientists across disciplines and sites.
• Develop and implements innovation strategies that enhance scientific and business value of the Dept and extend its scope of influence within BI
• Develop talent by mentoring to grow capabilities and responsibilities. Recruits, retains, and develops high-quality staff
• Participate in interdisciplinary and/or international Boehringer Ingelheim projects as requested by BIPI and international senior management
• Ensure compliance with all required training, safety, regulatory, HR, laboratory notebook, intellectual property, GMP’s and GLP’s (where applicable), and corporate ethics and policies
• Ensure high visibility and influence of the department with outside organizations including academic institutions, regulatory agencies, and industrial/academic associations
• Develop budgetary requirements for projects and laboratory operations, manage and adjust activities to operate within budgetary goals

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent with focus on pharmaceutical science with 10+ years of industrial or academic experience, including managing groups of >10 individuals.
• Proven ability to manage, lead, and motivate others.
• Ability to creatively and independently propose, articulate, evaluate, and drive innovations that bring value through improving efficiency and effectiveness in DS and DP development (such as process understanding)
• Demonstrated broad and in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical and/or analytical sciences in internal and external scientific communities
• Proven track record of applying scientific principles in development of robust, efficient formulations and processes, analytical methods, in silico and digital tools and technologies/concepts that expand capabilities beyond the current state.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with, negotiate and influence business partners in Global Development and other business functions (Operations, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in interdisciplinary and/or international teams
• Effective communication, coaching, and negotiating skills
• Existing alliances with academia and relevant external scientific bodies
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports, publications and oral presentations both to scientists (internally and externally) and senior level management
• Ability to manage all aspects of group operations and critical components of departmental operations
• Understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable regulations and BI business procedures

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Who We Are: At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.

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