Clinical Development Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ingelheim am Rhein; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an experienced physician-scientist to lead the clinical development of an oncology asset, providing strategic and scientific leadership across development activities and guiding cross-functional teams through key milestones.

The role requires an MD or PhD with extensive oncology/hematology experience, leadership in a global matrix, and proven interaction with global regulatory authorities (FDA/EMA). Location can be Ingelheim or Biberach.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD with extensive clinical and scientific experience in Oncology or Hematology.
• Long-term experience leading in a global matrix environment.
• Proven interaction with global regulatory authorities (FDA/EMA).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical development strategy for an oncology asset across strategy, regulatory milestones, and lifecycle objectives.
• Develop and evolve a high-quality Clinical Development Plan in evidence generation and lifecycle management.
• Contribute to asset strategy deliverables including Target Product Profile and Integrated Evidence Plan.
• Guide strategic decision-making through data interpretation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Represent Clinical Development within the Global Brand Team and senior leadership committees; lead the asset team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

MD or PhD in Oncology/Hematology

Job description

Lead the Future of Medicine – as Clinical Development Lead in Oncology.

To ensure the fastest and most focused path from strategy to patients, we are evolving our OneHP organization. Together, we are simplifying our structures, strengthening the accountability of Therapeutic Areas, and creating clear interfaces between Innovation and Business. This ensures that our assets are efficiently transformed into successful brands – with the ultimate goal of delivering lasting value to patients around the world.

We are looking for an experienced physician-scientist to lead the clinical development of an innovative oncology asset. In this role, you will provide strategic and scientific leadership across clinical development activities, shape the development strategy, and guide cross-functional teams through key development and regulatory milestones.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Drive the clinical development strategy for a post-Proof-of-Concept oncology asset, ensuring alignment with scientific, regulatory, access, and commercial objectives
• Develop and continuously evolve a high-quality Clinical Development Plan in the context of holistic evidence generation and lifecycle management
• Contribute to key asset strategy deliverables, including the Target Product Profile, Integrated Evidence Plan, and Global Brand Plan
• Guide strategic decision-making through insight generation, evidence interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Represent Clinical Development within the Global Brand Team, governance bodies, and senior leadership committees
• Lead and develop a team of (Senior) Clinical Program Leads, Study Physicians, and Scientific Project Coordinators assigned to the asset

Requirements

• MD or PhD with extensive clinical and scientific experience in Oncology or Hematology
• Long-term experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry and/or equivalent experience in academic clinical research
• Several years of experience in a leadership role within a global matrix environment
• Strong understanding of the lifecycle of medicinal products, including development, registration, launch, and lifecycle management
• Proven experience interacting with global regulatory authorities, including FDA and EMA
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive complex decisions and lead effectively under pressure

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com