Immuno-Oncology Lead, Senior Principal Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist for the Immuno-Oncology focused Oncology Research Department in Ridgefield, CT. The role involves managing multiple projects, proposing new R&D activities, supervising scientific staff, and presenting data to executives.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. or equivalent with 7+ years in immuno‑oncology, lab leadership experience, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline with extensive experience.
• Strong background in immuno-oncology and immunology.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary discovery teams and mentoring scientific staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery teams from concept to candidate selection.
• Direct experimental design and oversee junior staff.
• Identify and validate therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
• Communicate results through reports, publications, and presentations to senior management.
• Collaborate across Boehringer Ingelheim functions and global sites.
• Provide technical leadership and evaluate new technologies for R&D projects.

Skills

Immuno-Oncology

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Data interpretation

Project management

Experimental design

Publications

Education

Ph.D., D.V.M./V.M.D. or equivalent

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist for the Immuno-Oncology focused Oncology Research Department in Ridgefield, CT. The role involves managing multiple projects, proposing new R&D activities, supervising scientific staff, and presenting data to executives.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. or equivalent with 7+ years in immuno‑oncology, lab leadership experience, and a strong publication record.