Head of ExpMED INF Gastroenterology and Rheumatology

Head of ExpMED INF Gastroenterology and Rheumatology

We are looking for a visionary leader to help shape our newly established Global Experimental Medicine organization. Your mission: elevate early clinical development, accelerate the path to Proof of Concept, and pave the way for breakthrough therapies.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach. This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2‑3 days per week on site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• In your new role, you will provide strategic medical and scientific leadership for cross‑functional teams in Experimental Medicine and Early Clinical Development, collaborating with the Head of ExpMED TA Inflammation and fellow Associate Heads to guide assets under your responsibility.
• You will take ownership of developing and implementing comprehensive Clinical Development Plans (CDPs), ensuring smooth transitions from preclinical to clinical stages and driving evidence generation up to Proof of Concept.
• As a key decision‑maker, you will actively contribute to internal committee discussions and ensure alignment on scientific platforms, medical communication, and publication strategies.
• You will evaluate and integrate new scientific data and technologies to continuously enhance clinical development processes and foster innovation.
• You will oversee the review and approval of Clinical Trial Protocols, Reports, and scientific publications, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards (ICH GCP).
• You will represent the Therapeutic Area in licensing advisory activities, conducting preliminary clinical evaluations and guiding in‑licensing opportunities.
• Support the annual international medical budgeting process and be accountable for the budget, timelines, and deliverables of early clinical development programs.
• Maintain and disseminate knowledge of scientific developments, competitor strategies and external environment within your area of responsibility.

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD or PhD from an accredited institution with long‑standing clinical and scientific experience in the TA (combination of hospital, academic, pharmaceutical and industry experience).
• Senior professional with several years of integrative leading experience in a matrix environment and multi‑year experience in early clinical development including translational or biomarker research.
• Expertise in Immunology translational and clinical research with focus on early clinical development, ideally clinical specialization Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Immunology or related specialty.
• Proven leadership skills in global settings with inspirational team management, exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong track record of designing trials that delivered milestones such as PoC and strong experience interacting with regulatory affairs, international societies and other stakeholders.
• Expertise in leading complex international projects with a history of driving innovation combined with advanced management and sound management skills.
• Solid knowledge of drug development processes with strong project management and matrix leadership experience and problem‑identification and facilitation skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, ability to engage with internal and external partners and excellent negotiation, influencing cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English written and spoken.

Contact

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77‑3330 or via email: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

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