Remote Director, Science Policy & Biomedical Innovation

BoehringerPRD; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of Science Policy to shape U.S. public policy strategies for biomedical innovation, regulatory science, and patient access.

The role partners with Public & Government Affairs, Innovation Unit, and Regulatory Affairs to translate scientific priorities into external policy actions. You will lead strategic counsel, assess federal developments, build coalitions with stakeholders, and represent the company in policy forums and industry associations to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, healthcare policy, life sciences, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, or related fields.
• Expertise in biomedical innovation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, clinical research, regulatory science, and FDA-related public policy issues.
• Experience developing and executing public policy strategies that influence legislative, policy, scientific, or stakeholder outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and regulatory issues into clear policy positions and advocacy strategies.
• Proven ability to build coalitions and productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Executive presence, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute U.S. public policy strategies supporting biomedical innovation, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare modernization.
• Advise leadership on legislative, policy, scientific, and stakeholder developments; anticipate issues and assess implications.
• Collaborate with internal units to develop enterprise policy positions and thought leadership on biomedical innovation and data generation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure policy positions are informed by regulatory expertise.
• Design and support advocacy strategies with policymakers and stakeholders; represent BI in coalitions and policy forums.
• Lead cross-functional policy initiatives with objectives, milestones, and governance measures.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory science

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Coalition building

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of Science Policy to shape U.S. public policy strategies for biomedical innovation, regulatory science, and patient access.

The role partners with Public & Government Affairs, Innovation Unit, and Regulatory Affairs to translate scientific priorities into external policy actions. You will lead strategic counsel, assess federal developments, build coalitions with stakeholders, and represent the company in policy forums and industry associations to advance