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

TMCP is a global organization within the BI Innovation Unit that builds understanding of diseases and drugs by developing and applying innovative translational strategies (including biomarkers, clinical pharmacology, pharmacometrics and digital approaches) across the entire clinical development pipeline. We drive projects fast and stringently to informed decisions on first-in-man, proof of pharmacological principle (PoPP), proof of clinical principle (PoCP) and proof of clinical concept (PoCC) up to submission. To generate an integrative understanding of the dose-exposure-biomarker-response/clinical end-point relationship and to maximize translational knowledge generation, we are applying state-of- the-art technologies and data analytics, support start of development decision points (SoDs) and enable Precision Medicine to deliver differentiated therapies for patients.

Are you looking for a new professional challenge? If so, seize the opportunity and apply as Senior/Principal Translational Medicine & Clinical Biomarker Lead.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach (Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com )

Tasks & responsibilities

• You will define high quality and innovative clinical biomarker strategies. Through such biomarker strategies, you enable your projects to achieve the important early clinical milestone PoCP.
  
• In close collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim´s Biomarker Technology Platforms and other internal and external partners, you will be accountable for the successful implementation of the biomarker strategy in clinical studies across all phases, incl. submission.
  
• You will design and execute exploratory translational medicine studies to ensure a better characterization of patient populations or to qualify biomarkers in close collaboration with internal scientists and leading external experts. This may include your participation in academic and industrial consortia.
  
• You take over a leading role in the implementation of Precision Medicine concepts in assigned projects, which may include the development of Companion Diagnostics.
  
• As an expert, you provide input into the preclinical identification of candidate biomarkers and the assessment of their usefulness during clinical development.
  
• This position offers the opportunity to represent Translational Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology in strategic project teams including agency meetings.
  

Additional responsibilities as Principal Translational Medicine & Clinical Biomarker Lead

• In the Principal role, you act as the primary internal reference contact concerning translational and biomarker approaches in the neuroscience disease area.

Requirements

• Medical degree or PhD in CNS/neuroscience
  
• Appropriate scientific and individual qualification in the development and implementation of biomarker concepts in a pharmaceutical or diagnostic company
  
• Significant disease-area knowledge
  
• Knowledge and experience of the drug development process and a clear understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements
  
• Personal track record in the implementation of biomarkers in drug development
  
• The proficiency to present a well-reasoned business case and to influence others to support cross-functional implementation of new initiatives and projects
  

Additional requirements as Principal Translational Medicine & Clinical Biomarker Lead

• Longer duration of experience in relevant clinical area with significant time spent as an independent investigator
  
• Expert CNS/neuroscience disease area knowledge
  

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.

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

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