Senior Legal Counsel AH Global Innovation

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ingelheim am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global animal health company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Ingelheim, providing legal advice for the Global Innovation division. The candidate must be a fully qualified lawyer with expertise in drafting complex agreements and a background in pharma or animal health. The role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing legal risks while supporting innovation strategies.

Qualifikationen

• Long-term relevant legal experience in pharma and/or animal health.
• Business proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proactive and outcome-driven mindset.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic legal counsel to AH Global Innovation.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts.
• Monitor developments in local and international laws.

Kenntnisse

Legal expertise in pharma/animal health

Drafting and negotiating complex agreements

International contract law knowledge

Analytical and strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel AH Global Innovation role at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. The position involves providing comprehensive legal advice to the Animal Health (AH) Business Unit on business development and licensing initiatives, as well as supporting research, development, and clinical functions within the Global Innovation division. This role is based in Ingelheim.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic legal partner to the AH Global Innovation division and serve as the primary contact for the Head of AH Global Innovation and members of the Global Innovation leadership team, including the Head of AH Business Development and Licensing.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on projects with a global impact, collaborating with cross-functional leaders and international legal colleagues.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide array of contracts such as licensing agreements, strategic alliances, collaborations with academic institutions and research organizations, and complex agreements supporting the AH development and clinical divisions.
• Work with a global network of lawyers and patent attorneys, supporting innovation teams across Germany, France, and the United States.
• Monitor developments in local and international laws to anticipate trends and develop strategies that provide a competitive advantage while addressing risks.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer
• Long-term relevant legal experience and in-depth knowledge, ideally in the pharma and/or animal health industry
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex international agreements in business development, licensing, research and development services, collaborations, and clinical operations
• In-depth knowledge of international contract law, IP law and relevant commercial law including healthcare law, with basic understanding of competition law
• Business partner oriented, proactive, outcome-driven mindset with ability to build professional relations at all levels
• Curious and highly committed team player with strong analytical, strategic, creative thinking and effective influencing and communication skills
• Excellent judgment on legal and compliance risks and business opportunities
• Business proficiency in written and spoken English

Contact

If you have any questions about the job posting or process, please contact our HR Direct Team at [phone] or via email [e-mail]

Recruitment process

1. Online application. The job posting is online until 13.11.2025. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to 30.10.2025 are guaranteed to be considered.
2. Virtual meeting from 10.11.2025
3. On-site interviews from the end of November

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Bei Boehringer Ingelheim entwickeln wir bahnbrechende Therapien, die das Leben von Mensch und Tier verbessern. Als 1885 gegründetes und seitdem im Familienbesitz befindliches Unternehmen nehmen wir eine langfristige Perspektive ein. Wir sind überzeugt: Mit talentierten und ambitionierten Mitarbeitenden und ihrer Leidenschaft für Innovationen heben wir die Grenzen des Erreichbaren immer wieder auf. Boehringer Ingelheim ist ein globaler Arbeitgeber, der sich für Chancengleichheit einsetzt, und ist stolz auf seine vielfältige und inklusive Kultur. Wir begrüßen die Vielfalt und streben nach einem inklusiven Umfeld, wovon unsere Mitarbeiter profitieren. Weitere Informationen unter https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com