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Associate Head Oncology TMCP -Immuno-oncology

Employer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Location
Biberach, Germany
Salary
Competitive
Start date
9 Mar 2023
Closing date
7 Apr 2023

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Discipline
R & D
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

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


Would you like to transform patients’ lives and contribute to eliminate cancer as a cause of death? Do you have a background within immuno-oncology and translational medicine and have an interest in working with exciting novel oncology assets? If so, then join us! We are building a strong oncology portfolio of novel tumor targeted and immuno-oncology concepts and, to develop these assets, we want you to help us shape new translational approaches and technologies.

You will have the exciting opportunity to lead our immuno-oncology clinical translational team, with the aim to create value through innovation with implementation of a strategic vision that enables indication selection, early indication of biological activity and patient stratification/selection in Immuno-Oncology.

The Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology Oncology function exists to ensure effective and strategic translational pre-clinical and clinical approaches and data generation for Oncology assets. Closely interacting with Discovery, Oncology Medicine, Clinical Development and other TMCP functions, the Translational oncology team is the single point of accountability for delivery of robust, scientifically driven translational approaches to all oncology project teams, by providing biomarker research insights and early to late clinical development translational strategy, data, and interpretation.

We are seeking an Associate Head/Director of Oncology Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology (TMCP) to develop clinical immuno-oncology biomarker strategies and ensuring delivery within our internal project portfolio teams.

If you would like to learn more on the vision and mission of our TMCP Therapeutic Area Oncology, please see below in the TMCP Oncology section.


Tasks & responsibilities


  • As Associate Head, you lead a translational team and have overall strategic responsibility for translational approaches and deliverables in clinical development for assets within the immuno-oncology portfolio, in close collaboration with the head and other associate heads/directors of TMCP oncology.
  • You are a key decision maker in internal committees regarding your area of responsibility; you contribute to and co-ordinate translational medicine deliverables to (pre-) clinical development, based on the best available science and technologies.
  • You review and approve translational medicine and biomarker strategies and their implementation in Clinical Trial Protocols, Trial Reports, scientific publications, and presentations as delegated by the TMCP head of oncology.
  • You lead your teams’ collaboration with internal TMCP functions, oncology Discovery and Medicine, Clinical Operation, and external stakeholders to ensure translational insights are appropriately reflected across immune-oncology clinical development strategies and implementation.
  • You coach and oversee your team members as key elements of your responsibility. By leading and managing employees belonging to your team.


Requirements

We expect a strong team player, who can successfully act in a global and remote context; good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people, internally and externally, are a pre-requisite.
  • Doctoral degree (MD etc.) in Medicine, with extensive experience in immuno-oncology, and drug development within the industry or academia
  • In-depth knowledge of translational medicine/science, immunology, IO agents and their mechanism of action, immune drivers of resistant mechanism of IO agents, Biomarkers, combination approaches
  • Highly developed problem solving, and deliverable-oriented mind set with collaborative working skills and ability to motivate and develop others
  • Ability to act as an oncology translational medicine/science ambassador to enhance the external image and reputation of Boehringer Ingelheim

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - application deadline is 06.04.2023
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from 10.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
Step 3: On-site interviews in the period from 02.05.2023 - 05.05.2023

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 Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-173173
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Company

With 47,700 employees in 103 countries, Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Since its foundation in 1885, the family-owned company has been pursuing an ambitious goal: to research and develop innovative pharmaceuticals that improve the health and quality of life of humans and animals alike

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