Director, Capability Team Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation is seeking a Director, Capability Team Lead in Ridgefield, CT. Telecommuting up to 40% within commuting distance, 40 hours/week, salary leadership role overseeing a 6–10 person team and a 1M+ Euro budget to deliver US‑first IT solutions that scale globally.

You will shape cross‑functional goals, oversee IT projects and portfolios, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage external vendors while driving cost efficiencies. Expect ~10% travel.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of IT leadership experience with guiding teams.
• Experience designing, implementing and managing information systems in regulated industries.
• Experience navigating regulatory landscapes and collaborating with compliance and legal teams.
• Ability to formulate and execute global strategic initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Experience managing external technology/service providers, including negotiations.
• Financial planning and roadmap development for enterprise IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6–10 direct reports.
• Oversee annual budget of 1M+ Euro.
• Shape and represent cross‑functional strategic goals.
• Design and operate global and local IT solutions.
• Oversee IT project and portfolio management.
• Foster innovation and US‑first solutions.
• Manage relationships with external providers; negotiate contracts.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

IT strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Director, Capability Team Lead – Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation

Location: Ridgefield, CT. Telecommuting permitted: up to 40% of the time within normal commuting distance.

Job Duties

• Manages a team of 6–10 direct reports.
• Responsible for an annual budget of 1M+ Euro.
• Shapes and represents cross‑functional strategic goals.
• Designs and operates global and local IT solutions.
• Oversees IT project and portfolio management.
• Fosters innovation within the organization.
• Operates a global technical environment that creates US‑first solutions scalable worldwide.
• Achieves cost efficiencies for the global environment, ensuring US‑first excellence.
• Telecommuting permitted: up to 40% of time within normal commuting distance from Ridgefield office.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week (8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field AND four years of IT experience; OR Bachelor’s degree AND eight years of IT experience.
• At least four years of experience leading teams and providing functional or technical guidance.
• Design, implementation, and management of information‑systems technology solutions within a regulated industry, including compliance with international and local regulatory frameworks.
• Navigating complex regulatory landscapes and collaborating with compliance and legal teams.
• Business operations and technology enablement of processes, supporting data management, decision‑making, and aligning technology with business objectives.
• Formulating and executing global strategic initiatives aligned with business goals, assessing needs, identifying opportunities, and developing comprehensive strategies.
• Managing relationships with external technology and service providers, overseeing selection, evaluation, performance, and ensuring quality, compliance, and budgetary requirements.
• Negotiating contracts and service agreements, driving cost efficiencies while maintaining strong partnerships.
• Developing and managing financial plans and strategic roadmaps for enterprise IT systems, including forecasting, allocation, and budget monitoring.
• 10% domestic and international travel required.