Principal Scientist - Immunology & Autoimmune ILD

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Principal Scientist to lead immunology-driven translational biology for autoimmune ILD.

You will design complex in vitro and ex vivo models using human immune cells and tissue systems to support discovery programs at the interface of rheumatology and lung disease. The role requires a PhD with 5+ years of translational research, strong immunology expertise, and demonstrated leadership in matrixed teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, pulmonary biology, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, translational medicine, or related field.
• 5+ years of translational research experience in pharma/biotech or equivalent.
• Strong immunology and tissue inflammation expertise with lung/ILD relevance.
• Knowledge of lung biology and rheumatology-associated pulmonary disease.
• Experience with in vitro/ex vivo translational model systems.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate to hypotheses and decisions.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead in matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunology-focused leadership for autoimmune lung disease biology projects.
• Design and apply translational assays and complex in vitro/ex vivo models using human cells.
• Translate mechanisms into actionable project plans and decisions.
• Represent translational biology on discovery and development teams.
• Independently plan, execute, analyze, and report experiments and develop new methodologies.
• Mentor scientists and manage matrixed contributors and contractors.
• Prepare technical reports, translational summaries, and publications; communicate results to teams.
• Collaborate across groups to ensure robust translational plans aligned with program needs.
• Engage external experts to integrate insights into strategies.
• Stay current with immunology, ILD, fibrosis literature and technologies.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Immuno-cell biology

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Mentorship experience

Education

PhD in Immunology or related

Tools

Primary human cell systems

Co-culture platforms

Organotypic models

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Principal Scientist to lead immunology-driven translational biology for autoimmune ILD.

You will design complex in vitro and ex vivo models using human immune cells and tissue systems to support discovery programs at the interface of rheumatology and lung disease. The role requires a PhD with 5+ years of translational research, strong immunology expertise, and demonstrated leadership in matrixed teams.