ED, Experimental Medicine Inflammation - Pulmonology

This role will serve as the Associate Head of Experimental Medicine for Inflammation/Immunology Pulmonology and has overall medical strategic responsibility for Experimental Medicine Inflammation/Immunology Pulmonology.

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, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation and fellow Associate Heads, exert medical and scientific strategic leadership for Inflammation / Immunology Pulmonology, with a focus on assets within his/her area of responsibility.
• Maintain and spread knowledge of scientific developments, (products, mechanisms, methodologies) competitor strategies and external environment developments within his/her area of responsibility.
• Ensures alignment regarding scientific platforms, medical communication and publication strategies as well as the Product Maintenance and Optimization strategies for each substance or project under their responsibility as delegated by the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation.
• Review and approve final Clinical Trial Reports, Clinical Trial Protocols, scientific publications according to established procedures as delegated by the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation.
• Ensures the review of the Master Plans, related Clinical Development plans and Clinical Trial Protocols and programs, by the CEG for each substance or project under their responsibility as delegated by the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation.
• Key decision maker in internal committee discussions
• Serve as a member of the Inflammation / Immunology Pulmonology Advisory team, responsible for preliminary, clinical evaluation of in-licensing opportunities and oversight of in-depth in-licensing evaluations as delegated by the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation.
• Manage employees belonging to his/her team and establish and maintain adequate standards of people management e.g. Training and personal development, communication, interface definition and processes.
• Advise, coach and develop his/her teams regarding the preparation of key deliverables within his/her area of responsibility.
• Support annual international medical budgeting process as delegated by the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation.
• Supports and backs the Head of ExpMED of Inflammation according to individually documented delegation of responsibilities.

Requirements

• MD or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Sound clinical and scientific experience in Inflammation/ Immunology Pulmonology of ten to fifteen (10-15) years (combination of hospital, academic and industry experience), inclusive of senior leadership role/s; Clinical / pharma experience in the US a plus
• Strong track record of designing trials that delivered milestones such as PoC (Proof of concept).
• Expertise in Immunology translational and clinical research with focus on early clinical development (IND enabling activities through Proof-of-Concept studies), ideally clinical specialization Pulmonology, Allergy, Immunology or related specialty.
• Solid relationships with key stakeholders.
• Sound medical and scientific leadership - maintains team's focus on high priority items even under constantly changing circumstances.
• Proven success leading global teams preferred.
• Pragmatic leader that supports and empowers teams to remove hurdles and resolve issues.
• Ability to act with grace and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Full command of English Language.
• Excellent presentation, training and facilitation skills.
• Strong track record of interactions with regulatory affairs authority, international societies and other relevant stakeholders.
• Situational Responsiveness.
• Deals with Ambiguity.
• Constantly learns and improves.
• Advanced Management and Sound Management Skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to travel globally required
  

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