Director, Senior Clinical Program Leader - Eye Health (Remote)

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 265,000 - 397,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director, Senior Clinical Program Leader to lead clinical development and evidence strategy for designated programs. You will chair cross-functional teams, oversee regulatory submissions, and ensure high ethical standards while partnering with global stakeholders.

Role requires MD or MD/PhD with extensive clinical development experience, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments across geographies.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with extensive experience across all stages of clinical drug development.
• Strong medical leadership and ability to drive cross-functional teams.
• Proven interaction with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical development strategy and evidence generation.
• Direct and chair cross-functional teams across many medical functions.
• Contribute to regulatory strategy and submissions for IND/NDA/MAA.
• Ensure adherence to GCP and regulatory/ethical standards.

Skills

MD degree

PhD degree

Medical leadership

Education

MD (specialist in TA)

PhD

Job description

Description

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 companies' 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.

The Director, Senior Clinical Program Leader assumes full medico-scientific and strategic leadership of clinical programs with the objective to accelerate clinical development and achieve regulatory approvals and reimbursable medicines. This role provides continuous medical benefit and risk oversight for assigned assets. The incumbent may supervise and mentor other CPLs assigned to their program/asset. Senior CPL may lead the creation and execution of a holistic evidence generation strategy and integrating the deliverables of all medical functions as the leader of the Evidence team. The Director, Senior Clinical Program Leader will drive patient value, patient voice and quality of life & outcomes in line with Medicine Excellence goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for development and execution of clinical development strategy for designated programs as part of a broader Integrated Asset Evidence Strategy, in alignment with TPP and in consultation with their supervisor (TL/aHOM/HOM)
• Accountable for medical strategy to drive key clinical program deliverables throughout the clinical development cycle (design of Targeted Product Profiles, preparation for the Start of Development / Release of Phase I, and clinical phase transition milestones)
• Leads and integrates as chairperson the output of cross-functional evidence team (Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Translational Medicine, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Epidemiology, RWE etc.) assuming clinical development & budget responsibility for designated programs, and presents project related proposals and updates to internal governance committees, as well as external bodies (e.g., Health Authorities, Adboards, Steering Committees, Medical/Patient Societies)
• Accountable for optimal planning, interpretation and data presentation of clinical studies from FIM throughout pivotal studies, ensuring integration of regional input
• Accountable for alignment of strategy with operational excellence
• Ensures continuous risk/benefit assessment
• Authors Investigator Brochures (with support from the Medical Writer and other contributors), Clinical Development Plans or similar documents, Core Clinical Trial Protocols, including the CTP strategy and core CTP elements within a document such as Trial Design Synopsis and Pediatric Development Plans, and respective sections of regulatory documentation (CCDS, submission package, and health authority briefing documentation)
• Provides input to regulatory strategy and leads clinical development discussions at regulatory interactions and clinical components of the submissions (i.e. IND, NDA, BLA, MAA) including briefing documents, presentations, addressing questions and responses
• Leads authoring of clinical abstracts, congress presentations and manuscripts (as appropriate).
• Reviews and approves publications within his/her project(s) in collaboration with the (A)HoM
• Accountable for defining the medical digital strategy early in the project life cycle (e.g. suitable tool/vendors, qualification plan, validation plan for virtual/digital endpoints, etc.)
• Liaises with the Digital Content Manager regarding new tools/technologies/best practices
• Provides input into Medical Affairs strategy and deliverables including the medical chapters of the integrated brand plan and related key documents in collaboration with Medical Advisor, AHoM and HoM
• Ensures programs are delivered in compliance with GCP requirements and global regulatory and ethical standards

Requirements

• MD (specialist in respective TA) and extensive experience across all stages of clinical drug development
• PhD with ten-plus (10+) years’ experience in respective TA and extensive experience across all stages of clinical drug development
• Commitment to high ethical standards and desire to transform lives of patients with unmet needs
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of the Medicine strategy and vision as well as deep knowledge and understanding of the TA strategy and vision
• Ability to thoroughly evaluate key study concepts including background, sample size, statistics, design, timing, feasibility and budgeting
• Sound medical and scientific leadership to drive complex/high priority projects in collaboration with global matrix teams
• Very strong strategic mindset and excellent communications, influencing, presentation and training skills
• Proven ability to build internal relationships and exert influence in a matrix and virtual environment and external relationship with thought leaders, industry bodies, etc
• Track record of interaction with regulatory Affairs authority, international societies and other relevant stakeholders
• Advanced management skills
• Agile and effective working style
• Able to deputize for more experienced roles

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

The position offers a base salary typically between $265,000 and $397,400. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• retirement savings opportunities
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• disability and life insurance benefits
• other company-sponsored programs
• role specific discretionary bonus
• relocation and/or other compensation elements

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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