Director of Solid State Science & API Engineering (SSAE), Material Analytical Science

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Global collaboration opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of SSAE, MAS to provide strategic, scientific and managerial leadership of the SSAE Group within MAS. The role drives advanced modelling, in-silico solutions, and state-of-the-art tools to accelerate DS/DP development and ensure alignment with global Development CMC requirements.

Leading a diverse team, you will mentor colleagues, hire talent, and collaborate across BI units, with focus on building robust processes and delivering high-impact results for a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences or related field with 10+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams.
• Ability to drive process understanding and DS/DP development innovations.
• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical analytical sciences and CMC.
• Experience with API crystallization and formulation development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance across global development and operations.
• Build networks and manage key interfaces with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global SMEs and leaders across disciplines.
• Develop and implement innovation strategies for MAS.
• Mentor and develop talent within the team.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality staff.
• Ensure compliance with training, safety, regulatory, GMP/GLP.
• Maintain visibility and influence with external organizations.
• Plan budgets for projects and labs within targets.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Innovation

Communication

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

Pharma/CMC knowledge

Job description

The Director of SSAE, Material and Analytical Sciences (MAS) provides strategic, scientific and managerial leadership of the SSAE Group within the MAS Department. Material and Analytical Sciences screens, develops, and applies innovative, state-of-the art scientific methods and tools, in-silico and digital solutions, that facilitate development of drug substance, drug product and overall process understanding and robustness, thereby enabling successful development of a highly diverse and complex first-in class portfolio of NCE (New Chemical Entity) and NTM (New Therapeutical Modality) pipeline assets in Candidate Selection (CS) relevant characterization and early to late CMC development stages. A focus is on the development and application of modelling & simulation tools to accelerate and streamline development of DS and DP (predict first - confirm later). MAS works with the global Development functions (DEV NCE and DEV Biologicals), as well as Operations and Animal Health where applicable. The Director of SSAE ensures that the group meets the qualitative and quantitative goals and standards as defined by the international and local Development CMC requirements. This role develops talent through effective and agile mentorship and assignments, and continuously develops the group, including hiring of skills and competencies needed to successfully drive Boehringer’s global development portfolio.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the Company’s success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Description

The Director of SSAE, Material and Analytical Sciences (MAS) provides strategic, scientific and managerial leadership of the SSAE Group within the MAS Department. Material and Analytical Sciences screens, develops, and applies innovative, state-of-the art scientific methods and tools, in-silico and digital solutions, that facilitate development of drug substance, drug product and overall process understanding and robustness, thereby enabling successful development of a highly diverse and complex first-in class portfolio of NCE (New Chemical Entity) and NTM (New Therapeutical Modality) pipeline assets in Candidate Selection (CS) relevant characterization and early to late CMC development stages. A focus is on the development and application of modelling & simulation tools to accelerate and streamline development of DS and DP (predict first - confirm later). MAS works with the global Development functions (DEV NCE and DEV Biologicals), as well as Operations and Animal Health where applicable. The Director of SSAE ensures that the group meets the qualitative and quantitative goals and standards as defined by the international and local Development CMC requirements. This role develops talent through effective and agile mentorship and assignments, and continuously develops the group, including hiring of skills and competencies needed to successfully drive Boehringer’s global development portfolio.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the Company’s success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and technical guidance in ensuring drug substance and drug product deliverables, and provision of expert consultation across global business units, in particular global Development CMC and Operations, , etc.
• Builds networks and actively manages key interfaces, stakeholders and customers across the development functions and beyond.
• Collaborates effectively with global SMEs & leaders across disciplines and sites.
• Develops and implements innovation strategies that enhance scientific and business value of MAS and extend its scope of influence within BI.
• Develops talent by mentoring to grow capabilities and responsibilities.
• Recruits, retains and develops high-quality staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary and/or international Boehringer Ingelheim projects as requested by BIPI and international senior management.
• Initiating, executing, and driving initiatives for the Department or wider organization as applicable.
• Ensures compliance with all required training, safety, regulatory, HR, laboratory notebook, intellectual property, GMP´s and GLP´s (where applicable), and corporate ethics and policies.
• Ensures high visibility and influence of the department with outside organizations including academic institutions, regulatory agencies and industrial/academic associations.
• Develops budgetary requirements for projects and laboratory operations, manages and adjusts activities to operate within budgetary goals.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent with focus on pharmaceutical relevant science (esp. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) with ten plus (10+) years of industrial or academic experience, including managing groups of more than ten (10) individuals.
• Proven ability to manage, lead, and motivate others.
• Ability to propose creatively and independently, articulate, evaluate and drive innovations that bring value through improving efficiency and effectiveness in DS and DP development (such as process understanding).
• Demonstrated broad and in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical and/or analytical sciences in internal and external scientific communities.
• Extended technical experiences with API crystallization, API/ intermediate isolation, and process development, plus amorphous formulation development.
• Extensive knowledge on NCE/ NTM DS and DP development in various stages from pre-candidate selection till launch.
• Proven track record of driving innovations and applying cutting‑edge scientific principles in development of robust, efficient processes and formulations, analytical methods, in silico and digital tools and technologies/concepts that expand capabilities beyond the current state.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with, negotiate and influence business partners in CMC Development and other business functions (Operations, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead/ drive and participate in interdisciplinary and/or international teams.
• Effective communication, coaching, and negotiating skills.
• Existing alliances with academia and relevant external scientific bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports, publications and oral presentations both to scientists (internally and externally) and senior level management.
• Ability to manage all aspects of group operations and critical components of departmental operations.
• Understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable regulations and BI business procedures.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation Data

This position offers a base salary typically between $230,400.00 and $345,600.00 USD. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long‑term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com