Senior Clinical Program Leader, Obesity & Liver Strategy

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Ridgefield (CT, AL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Director, Senior Clinical Program Leader for Obesity & Liver to provide medico-scientific leadership across clinical development, evidence strategy, and regulatory interactions. The role advances asset strategies from discovery to regulatory approvals while mentoring teams and ensuring patient-centered outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or PhD with extensive drug development experience, strong strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to

Qualifications

• MD or PhD with deep clinical drug development experience.
• Experience across all stages of clinical drug development and regulatory interactions.
• Strong leadership and strategic medical oversight across programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical development plans for obesity and liver indications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver evidence strategies and regulatory submissions.
• Provide medical strategy input for regulatory discussions and industry interactions.
• Author key clinical development documents and contribute to integrated brand plans.
• Ensure compliance with GCP and ethical standards across programs.
• Mentor CPLs and drive budget responsibilities within designated programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Training skills

Leadership

Matrix leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile working style

Education

MD (specialist in respective TA)

PhD with 10+ years’ experience in respective TA

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Director, Senior Clinical Program Leader for Obesity & Liver to provide medico-scientific leadership across clinical development, evidence strategy, and regulatory interactions. The role advances asset strategies from discovery to regulatory approvals while mentoring teams and ensuring patient-centered outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or PhD with extensive drug development experience, strong strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to