Senior Clinical Data Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG; Biberach an der Riß; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an Medicines Data & AI Integration & Orchestration Lead to shape data, technology, and AI foundations for faster, better decisions across Medicine at a global scale.

The role coordinates across Medicine, Data & AI, and partner functions, ensuring reuse of capabilities and end-to-end solutions. It can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach, with a roadmap-driven approach to value delivery.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (MSc) or Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, or comparable qualification
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a matrix setting, driving strategic initiatives and complex transformations
• Strong experience in AI/data product environments in pharma
• The ability to translate clinical and scientific needs into technical solutions is a prerequisite for this role
• Deep understanding of data platforms, AI workflows, and system integration
• Strong program & stakeholder management in complex environments
• Experience mapping existing data, technology, and AI capabilities to new initiative requirements systems and platforms management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders globally and build strong partnerships across organizational boundaries.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, passion for innovation and continuous learning, and commitment to quality, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business and scientific use cases into clear, actionable data, technology, and AI requirements, ensuring strong alignment with user needs, product goals, and adoption strategies.
• Connect medical, data science, and technical domains to enable seamless collaboration and shared understanding across disciplines.
• Drive alignment across Highscore initiatives by identifying, assessing, and leveraging existing capabilities to maximize reuse and avoid duplication.
• Ensure governance by clarifying ownership, defining scope, and supporting prioritization decisions across Medicine, IT, and Data Science.
• Maintain a transparent and executable roadmap, proactively manage dependencies, risks, and timelines aligning with end-to-end strategy.
• Ensure solutions are integrated into the broader data and AI landscape with scalable, standardized, and reusable implementations.
• Align cross-functional execution with strategic objectives to deliver cohesive, sustainable outcomes across all initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

AI in pharma

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

MSc or PhD in Data Science/CS/Statistics

Tools

Data platforms & integration

AI workflows

Job description

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

Medicine Data & AI & Systems, as part of global Biostatistics and Data Sciences (gBDS), is focused on shaping the data, technology, and AI foundations that enable faster, better, and more reliable decisions across Medicine. The function is designed to create a connected and trusted foundation that brings together data, platforms, standards, and innovation capabilities to unlock value at scale.

The Medicine Data & AI Integration & Orchestration Lead drives the translation of Highscore initiative needs like Trial simulator and other use cases into integrated, scalable data, technology, and AI requirements. As the central orchestrator across Medicine, Data & AI, and partner functions, the role ensures systematic reuse of existing capabilities, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of cohesive, end-to-end solutions.

This position can either be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach

Tasks & responsibilities

• You will translate complex business and scientific use cases into clear, actionable data, technology, and AI requirements, ensuring strong alignment with user needs, product goals, and adoption strategies.
• Furthermore, you'll effectively connect medical, data science, and technical domains, enabling seamless collaboration and fostering a shared understanding across disciplines.
• Acting as a central orchestrator, you will drive alignment across Highscore initiatives by identifying, assessing, and leveraging existing capabilities to maximize reuse and avoid unnecessary duplication.
• In close collaboration with stakeholders, you'll ensure consistent governance by clarifying ownership, defining scope, and supporting prioritization decisions across Medicine, IT, and Data Science.
• At the same time, the duties will include the maintenance of a transparent and executable roadmap, the proactive management of dependencies, risks, and timelines while aligning delivery with the overarching end-to-end strategy.
• Moreover, you'll ensure that all solutions are seamlessly integrated into the broader data and AI landscape, promoting scalable, standardized, and reusable implementations.
• With a strong focus on value delivery, you will be continuously responsible for aligning cross-functional execution with strategic objectives, ensuring cohesive and sustainable outcomes across all initiatives.

Requirements

• Master of Science (MSc) or Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, or comparable qualification
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a matrix setting, driving strategic initiatives and complex transformations
• Strong experience in AI/data product environments in pharma
• The ability to translate clinical and scientific needs into technical solutions is a prerequisite for this role
• Deep understanding of data platforms, AI workflows, and system integration
• Strong program & stakeholder management in complex environments
• Experience mapping existing data, technology, and AI capabilities to new initiative requirements systems and platforms management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders globally and build strong partnerships across organizational boundaries.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, passion for innovation and continuous learning, and commitment to quality, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

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.

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.

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