OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim 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 believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a new challenge in a growing international legal environment?

In your role as Lead Global Internal Investigations and Reporting, you will provide vision, strategic leadership and expertise in all aspects of the global internal investigations (“Speak Up”) program, including policy, procedure, trainings, awareness, reporting and case management.

If this sounds interesting to you, we are looking forward to your application!

Tasks & responsibilities

• Leading a team of investigators, directly and indirectly, you ensure the consistent implementation of internal investigation standards and quality approach at Corporate and all R/OPUs, including timeliness, root-cause-analysis, CAPA formulation, as well as internal and external reporting.
  
• Besides that, you will manage and preserve an independent, fair and unbiased global internal investigations governance process, including the Corporate Investigations Review Committee and the Investigations Triage Council, routinely handling highly sensitive matters and providing information to the BMD and Senior Executive stakeholders as needed. You will design and enforce processes to ensure confidentiality and anonymity according to demand.
  
• By showing courage, confidence and high agility combined with calmness you find solid solutions amid high-pressure conditions. Further, you always demonstrate the highest degree of objectivity and confidentiality. If an urgent investigation occurs, you “drop everything” in order to handle the situation, even including outside of regular working hours and across global time zones.
  
• You instill trust and confidence in reporters (whistleblowers) as well as internal stakeholders - including BDM members - by demonstrating patience, compassion and unbiased listening, encouraging them to feel comfortable expressing all concerns.
  
• Together with your team, you will analyze data from internal investigations and from the monitoring and risk assessment program to gain insights, which you will continually expand and refine. You will work collaboratively with the Governance, Risk and Assurance team to pursue integrated assurance ambitions.
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree with legal or economical background or similar education; certification as Compliance/Auditing/Fraud examination professional is an asset
  
• Long-term job experience in an international environment preferably within healthcare industry, in HR/Finance/Legal/Compliance/Audit or similar function
  
• Expert knowledge of internal investigation processes and techniques, broad and deep understanding of BI business processes, legal and regulatory compliance requirements (esp. data privacy requirements), non-compliance root cause analysis and CAPA measures
  
• Effective project management and leadership experience and ability to operate comfortably within a complex cultural and global environment
  
• Data-driven personality with a proven ability to think critically and act quickly with a high level of discretion and credibility to advise the most senior management on extremely sensitive issues
  
• Excellent command of the English language is required, German language is an asset
  

EFFECTS OF COVID-19

We will continue to hire talented people and we look forward to receiving your applications. As a result of COVID-19, we have introduced alternative working arrangements to ensure that our employees can stay safe and healthy, because the health of our employees is among our top priorities. At all company locations, we work remotely whenever possible. Additionally, we are now hosting virtual video interviews for applicants. During the limited in-person interviews we still have during this time, we pay special attention to distance and the hygiene rules recommended by the Robert Koch Institute. New employees who do not start on site in production or the laboratories are sent the necessary IT equipment, our Welcome Days take place online, and we plan to conduct their onboarding training virtually whenever possible.

WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?

This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area.
Want to learn more about us? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

READY TO CONTACT US?

Please contact our Recruiting EMEA Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-173173

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