Principal Scientist, Immunology & Autoimmune ILD

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

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Principal Scientist to lead immunology-driven translational biology in autoimmune ILD and related diseases. The role focuses on strategy and laboratory execution at the interface of immune-mediated disease, rheumatology, and lung involvement.

The candidate will mentor teams, develop disease-relevant models, and collaborate across discovery and development to advance translational programs with a strong publication and impact mindset.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in immunology, pulmonary biology, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, translational medicine, or related discipline.
• Five or more years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotech, postdoctoral, or translational research experience.
• Strong expertise in immunology, immune-cell biology, and tissue inflammation.
• Practical knowledge of lung biology and rheumatology-associated pulmonary disease (ILD).
• Understanding of immune-cell interactions in inflammation and fibrosis.
• Experience developing or applying in vitro or ex vivo translational models.
• Ability to translate data into mechanistic hypotheses and actionable plans.
• Excellent communication in cross-functional settings; matrixed collaboration experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead scientists in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute immunology-focused leadership for autoimmune disease biology and ILD-related research.
• Design and apply translational assays and complex in vitro/ex vivo models using human cells.
• Translate mechanistic immunology insights into project strategies and decisions.
• Serve as translational biology representative on discovery and development teams.
• Lead experimental design, execution, analysis, and communication of results.
• Mentor scientists, contractors, and matrixed contributors; build team capability.
• Manage direct reports, set goals, provide feedback, and drive development.
• Prepare translational summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership and partners.
• Collaborate across Translational Biology, Discovery Sciences, and Medicine/Clinical teams.

Skills

Immunology

Immune-cell biology

Tissue inflammation

Lung/ILD biology

Translational biology

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in immunology or related field

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Principal Scientist to lead immunology-driven translational biology in autoimmune ILD and related diseases. The role focuses on strategy and laboratory execution at the interface of immune-mediated disease, rheumatology, and lung involvement.

The candidate will mentor teams, develop disease-relevant models, and collaborate across discovery and development to advance translational programs with a strong publication and impact mindset.