Global Brand Head Inflammation (Gastroenterology / early brands)

Global Brand Head Inflammation (Gastroenterology / early brands)

The Position
The Global Brand Head for early brands drives the success of a brand from Proof of Concept (PoC) to the Release of Full Development (RoFD) milestone. This pivotal role focuses on creating and executing an integrated brand strategy that maximizes scientific, clinical, and commercial value. As Global Brand Head, you will lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and ensure strategic alignment to accelerate development milestones and unlock the brand’s full potential.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead a cross‑functional team to shape and execute a bold, compliant, and impactful Brand Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area priorities and portfolio goals. Inspire collaboration across marketing, medical affairs, market access, and clinical development to achieve seamless execution.
• Empower and develop your team by fostering leadership excellence, building a cohesive and high‑performing Brand Team, and promoting a culture of trust, psychological safety, and innovation. Support professional growth while driving strategic decisions that integrate scientific, commercial, and operational insights into a unified brand strategy.
• Create compelling product value propositions by aligning Target Product Profiles (TPPs) with clinical unmet needs and market dynamics. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful scientific and commercial value while ensuring cost‑effective and compliant program execution.
• Deliver accurate global product forecasts and mitigate risks through proactive launch readiness planning. Partner with regional teams to ensure successful market entry and alignment with local strategies, driving market success through seamless execution.
• Optimize brand budgets and timelines by ensuring efficient resource allocation, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and identifying growth opportunities. Champion ethical conduct and compliance while acting as the primary voice of the Brand Team internally and externally.
• Engage with stakeholders and decision‑makers to align program plans, maximize scientific and commercial value, and foster collaboration across networks. Build strong connections with the external community and regional colleagues to drive impactful outcomes for the brand.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Medical or Life Science (MD, PhD, MBA or equivalent) combined with long‑term experience in drug development and commercialization, with a focus on gastroenterology.
• Several years of experience leading cross‑functional teams to successfully deliver clinical development programs, commercialization efforts, or complex projects with significant budgets.
• Deep understanding of global markets, including external stakeholder engagement in therapeutic areas, with a proven track record of successful product launches.
• Skills in crafting business plans, managing budgets and timelines, and implementing strategic decisions to ensure long‑term project success.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a high‑performance team culture, solving complex challenges, and driving impactful projects forward.
• Ability to collaborate with senior executives to align priorities, secure funding, and validate key decisions that support organizational goals.
• Confidence navigating ambiguity, making independent decisions and prioritizing resources to achieve success in dynamic environments.

Recruitment Process

Step 1: Online application – The job posting is available until November 6th, 2025. Applications up to October 30th, 2025 are guaranteed consideration.
Step 2: Virtual meeting – mid November.
Step 3: On‑site interviews – beginning of December.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

At Boehringer Ingelheim you can develop your path in a culture that values differences, innovate to improve lives, and enjoy support for health and wellbeing. Learn more at https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Ready to contact us? For questions contact HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77‑3330 or hr.de@boehringer‑ingelheim.com.