Global IT Capability Director — Strategy & Innovation

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

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.