Director of Science Policy & Biomedical Innovation

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of Science Policy to develop US public policy strategies advancing biomedical innovation, regulatory science, and patient access. You will partner with Public & Government Affairs and cross-functional teams to translate scientific priorities into external policy actions.

The role requires a decade or more in public policy or life sciences, ability to build coalitions, exemplary executive communication, and leadership across regulatory, policy, and advocacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred such as JD, MPH, MPP, MPA, MBA, PhD, or equivalent relevant advanced education.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, healthcare policy, life sciences, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, the pharmaceutical industry, trade associations, scientific organizations, research institutions, or government.
• Demonstrated expertise in biomedical innovation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, clinical research, regulatory science, and FDA-related public policy issues.
• Proven experience developing and executing public policy strategies that influence legislative, policy, scientific, or stakeholder outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and regulatory issues into clear policy positions and advocacy strategies without assuming responsibility for product-specific regulatory strategy or health authority engagement.
• Proven ability to build coalitions and productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups; assess emerging trends and identify strategic implications; advise senior leadership; and influence decision-making in a matrixed organization.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated executive presence, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Science and Innovation Policy Strategy: Develop and execute U.S. public policy strategies supporting biomedical innovation, scientific advancement, biotechnology competitiveness, clinical research, regulatory science, emerging technologies, and modernization of the healthcare innovation ecosystem.
• Strategic Counsel and Foresight: Advise leadership and cross-functional partners on legislative, policy, scientific, and stakeholder developments; anticipate issues and assess implications.
• Policy Positions and Thought Leadership: Collaborate to develop and maintain enterprise policy positions, issue analyses, and strategic recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Understand scientific priorities and ensure policy positions are informed by regulatory expertise; coordinate with multiple internal teams.
• Advocacy Strategy and External Engagement: Design and support advocacy strategies with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and partners; represent BI in coalitions and policy forums.
• Policy Intelligence and Knowledge Management: Assess developments affecting biomedical research and translate findings into insights and actions.
• Executive Communications: Develop policy briefs, presentations, position papers, talking points for senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership: Lead cross-functional science and innovation policy initiatives with clear objectives and milestones.

Skills

Public policy strategy

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of Science Policy to develop US public policy strategies advancing biomedical innovation, regulatory science, and patient access. You will partner with Public & Government Affairs and cross-functional teams to translate scientific priorities into external policy actions.

The role requires a decade or more in public policy or life sciences, ability to build coalitions, exemplary executive communication, and leadership across regulatory, policy, and advocacy