Vice President, Experimental Medicine - Inflammation

The Vice President, Experimental Medicine – Inflammation Gastroenterology and Rheumatology will provide strategic and visionary leadership for early clinical development and global experimental medicine within Gastroenterology and Rheumatology. This VP role is critical to accelerating proof-of-concept studies, shaping global strategy, and ensuring competitive differentiation. This role will drive innovation and scientific excellence to integrate translational science, influence portfolio decisions, and deliver transformative therapies aligned with corporate objectives.

This role has enterprise-wide impact through portfolio acceleration, external scientific leadership, and cross-functional integration with regulatory, clinical operations, and commercial strategies globally.

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 opportunities 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 several 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

Strategic Leadership:

• Defines and executes global medical and scientific strategy for the TA.
• Serves as a key decision-maker in governance committees.
Responsible for timely delivery of early-phase clinical plans; alignment with portfolio strategy.

Scientific & Clinical Excellence:

• Oversees design and conduct of Phase I–IIb, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains deep knowledge of emerging science and competitor strategies.
• Oversees alignment of scientific platforms, medical communication, and product optimization plans.
Reviews and approves protocols, reports, and publications.

Team Leadership:

• Builds and inspires high-performing global teams, including clinical scientists and physicians.
Fosters innovation and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partners with Research, Safety Science, Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Medicine, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
Responsible for effective governance participation; stakeholder satisfaction.

Business Development & External Engagement:

• Leads preliminary clinical evaluations for in-licensing opportunities.
• Represents the organization externally with key opinion leaders and regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD in relevant medical specialty/Therapeutic Area required.
• Scientific Expertise: Deep understanding of disease biology, clinical trial design, and translational medicine.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong capability to define and execute long-term vision.
• Communication: Excellent ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global drug development and compliance requirements.
Innovation: Track record of implementing novel approaches in early clinical development.

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.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities