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

The Head Procedures & QM Solutions Vendor Management defines the Medicine strategy and standards for BI Governance and Procedure Documents and for the related Document Management and Knowledge Management system in alignment with the leadership team.


Tasks & responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement Medicine strategy and standards for BI Governance and Procedure Documents and KM Assets in line with regulatory requirements on global and local level and the BI Document Hierarchy.
  
• You identify and implement process improvements for BI Governance and Procedure Documents as well as KM Assets optimizing and harmonizing the process landscape in BI Medicine worldwide.
  
• Also, you define, maintain, and improve the Medicine standards for administration and usage of the global Document Management and Knowledge Management System in alignment with BI standards.
  
• You set the document management strategy regarding external partners / outsourced processes, developing standards for external access, ensuring comprehensive tracking and oversight of suppliers, and ensuring inspection readiness.
  
• With your expertise you provide guidance to Global Regulation Managers (SOP Managers) regarding Medicine Governance and Procedure Documents and their implementation.
  
• In the cross-divisional RMS panel you represent Medicine and ensure all Medicine relevant regulatory and business requirements are considered.
  
• The recruitment, leadership, and development of an effective Procedures & Solutions Vendor Manager team within Quality Medicine is also part of your new profile.
  

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in natural sciences, medicine or equivalent with long-term experience in working in GxP-regulated environments (focusing on GVP, GCP), preferably with quality management background
  
• Several years of leadership experience in global matrix settings, strong in team building
  
• In-depth knowledge of and expertise in regulatory requirements (e.g., EMA, FDA, ICH), integrity, compliant and ethical decision-making
  
• Strong organizational and project management skills with knowledge of processes in quality management, ideally with a track record in developing and maintaining document hierarchy models
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for trends and digital innovations in knowledge management
  
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural skills working in a diverse, global, and cross-functional setting
  
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
  
• Fluent in English
  

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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