PostDoc Agentic AI and Predictive Technologies

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG; Biberach an der Riß; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to advance AI-enabled development in solid oral dosage forms. You will work on mechanistic modeling, hybrid digital twins, and autonomous AI-driven workflows within a small, expert team embedded in daily development activities.

The role combines pharmaceutical sciences, data science, and AI across development and manufacturing, with a focus on accelerating discovery, scale‑up, and technology transfer.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience with Python and data analysis.
• Fluent English; willingness to learn German.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models and hybrid digital twins for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Apply mechanistic modeling, machine learning, and analytics to support scale-up and tech transfer.
• Design and implement Agentic AI and multi-agent systems to support decision-making, planning, and optimization.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for application in pharmaceutical development.
• Generate scientific insights to improve process performance and efficiency across development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, process engineers, manufacturing experts, and data scientists in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Python programming

Data science

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Python

LLMs

Job description

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 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learnmore at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

The Position

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to advance the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agentic AI systems, and predictive computational technologies in late-stage pharmaceutical development. The position focuses on transforming the development of solid oral dosage forms through the integration of mechanistic modeling, hybrid digital twins, advanced analytics, and autonomous AI-driven development workflows. As successful candidate, you will work in a highly motivated, small team of experienced prediction technology experts directly integrated into daily development business. You will be able to integrate your academic knowledge and further broaden your expertise. The work will be at the intersection of pharmaceutical sciences, process engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence. The overall objective is to establish next-generation computational frameworks that accelerate process understanding, optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing readiness. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape how AI and autonomous scientific agents are applied across the pharmaceutical development lifecycle and to contribute to the future of digital and data-driven CMC development. This position is limited for 2 years. This position is part time eligible with 80 %. This Position is limited for 2 years.

Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "postdoc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Tasks & responsibilities

• One of your key responsibilities will be to develop predictive models and hybrid digital twins for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• In regard to process understanding and optimization, you will apply mechanistic modeling, machine learning, and advanced analytics to support scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Moreover, you will design and implement Agentic AI and multi-agent systems to support scientific decision-making, experimental planning, knowledge extraction, and process optimization.
• In addition, you will evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for their application in pharmaceutical development.
• Furthermore, you will generate scientific insights that contribute to improved process performance, robustness, and efficiency across development and manufacturing.
• You will be a contact person for cross-functional collaboration with formulation scientists, process engineers, manufacturing experts, and data scientists in multidisciplinary project teams.

Requirements

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following areas: pharmaceutical process development, mathematical modeling, machine learning and artificial intelligence, or process systems engineering.
• Experience with scientific programming languages such as Python and the ability to work with complex datasets and computational tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and international research teams.
• Fluent English communication skills; willingness to learn German.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and familiarity with mechanistic, data-driven, or hybrid modeling approaches. Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, or multi-agent systems is considered an advantage.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent,authenticand 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'llbe helping to transform lives for generations.

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