Sr. AD, Medical Affairs Strategy Team Member

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate Director, Oncology Medical Affairs Strategy Team Member to lead indication- or product-specific medical strategy and tactics across the product lifecycle. The role requires deep scientific knowledge, oncology expertise, and the ability to align cross-functional teams to optimize medical affairs contributions.

The position collaborates with CDMA and global teams to create, execute, and adapt strategic medical plans and to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; and seven (7) years of professional experience in scientific/medical affairs
• Five (5) years in relevant strategic position in pharmaceutical or related industry
• Experience in oncology therapeutic area and clinical development
• Ability to travel with some overnights as required

Responsibilities

• Develop launch strategies and integrated evidence plans for oncology products
• Execute medical tactics, data releases, and evidence-generation initiatives
• Collaborate across Medical, Commercial, GTM, CDMA, and Clinical Development teams
• Lead publication, scientific communications, and medical education strategies
• Design and lead advisory boards and expert engagements
• Apply omnichannel engagement to optimize medical education and data dissemination
• Budget planning and advancement of digital/omnichannel capabilities
• Represent CDMA in business planning and governance activities
• Drive strategic initiatives and KPIs for the TA
• Develop medical tools and communication strategies with Value/Access teams

Skills

Strategic medical affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Publication planning

Advisory board leadership

Evidence generation

Oncology therapeutic area knowledge

Communication & presentation

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/medical field

Job description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Senior Associate Director, Oncology Medical Affairs Strategy Team Member, serves as the subject matter expert for assigned product to create the indication-specific or product-specific medical strategic framework and prioritized medical tactics to ensure the success of the respective BI product(s) from a Medical Affairs perspective, both prior to and leading up to launch, as well as throughout the product lifecycle.

This individual will bring together strong scientific knowledge of the therapeutic area, strong command of the relevant clinical practice guidelines and related scientific data, as well as the understanding of the overall TA priorities and value drivers into an integrated strategic medical plan and tactics that enable the successful medical affairs contribution to BI’s portfolio and informs clinical development efforts where applicable.

The Senior Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy Team Member, collaborates cross functionally within the larger Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA) department (e.g., Medicine Excellence, Field Medical Affairs, RWE, Publications, etc.) and across the organization (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Analytics & Insights (A&I), HEOR, Clinical Operations, Patient Services, Legal, Compliance, etc.) and with global counterparts to create, execute, measure and adapt the Medical Affairs strategy to best fit the needs of the US clinical landscape and market dynamics of relevance to the respective TA.

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Senior Associate Director, Oncology Medical Affairs Strategy Team Member, serves as the subject matter expert for assigned product to create the indication-specific or product-specific medical strategic framework and prioritized medical tactics to ensure the success of the respective BI product(s) from a Medical Affairs perspective, both prior to and leading up to launch, as well as throughout the product lifecycle.

This individual will bring together strong scientific knowledge of the therapeutic area, strong command of the relevant clinical practice guidelines and related scientific data, as well as the understanding of the overall TA priorities and value drivers into an integrated strategic medical plan and tactics that enable the successful medical affairs contribution to BI’s portfolio and informs clinical development efforts where applicable.

The Senior Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy Team Member, collaborates cross functionally within the larger Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA) department (e.g., Medicine Excellence, Field Medical Affairs, RWE, Publications, etc.) and across the organization (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Analytics & Insights (A&I), HEOR, Clinical Operations, Patient Services, Legal, Compliance, etc.) and with global counterparts to create, execute, measure and adapt the Medical Affairs strategy to best fit the needs of the US clinical landscape and market dynamics of relevance to the respective TA.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with US and Global teams to develop launch strategies and integrated evidence plans that address key evidence gaps for assigned oncology products
• Executes medical tactics, data releases, and evidence-generation initiatives aligned with BI/CDMA objectives, clinical development, and the evolving US healthcare landscape
• Collaborates across Medical, Commercial, GTM, CDMA, and Clinical Development teams to support asset planning, launch readiness, and lifecycle strategy
• Drives medical strategy by identifying opportunities and risks, incorporating stakeholder insights, and aligning cross-functional execution
• Leads publication, scientific communication, congress, and medical education strategies to maximize the impact of clinical and scientific data
• Designs and leads advisory boards, expert engagements, and insight-generation activities that inform strategic decision-making
• Applies omnichannel engagement approaches to optimize scientific exchange, medical education, and evidence dissemination
• Partners with internal stakeholders to optimize budget planning and advance digital, hybrid, and omnichannel capabilities
• Represents the CDMA TA team in business planning and governance activities, helping define strategic priorities, KPIs, and success measures
• Leads TA-specific strategic initiatives that enhance business agility, customer focus, and compliance
• Develops medical tools, materials, and communication strategies for organized customers, Payers/Systems, and AMAs in collaboration with Value/Access and Health Systems teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, and in addition fulfill one of the following education levels:
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in a scientific, clinical, and/or medical affairs space, including five (5) years in relevant strategic position in pharmaceutical or related industry
• One-plus (1+) years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Trials, Regulatory, or related area supporting oncology therapeutic area
• Experience in neuroendocrine neoplasms, including small cell lung cancer (SCLC), extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas (epNEC), rare tumors, and related disease areas strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with pharmaceutical drug development and the use of data analysis for strategy development, business process improvement, product launch planning, and integrated evidence generation required
• Demonstrated success leading publication and scientific communications programs, including compliant dissemination of clinical and scientific data
• Strong experience developing and executing publication strategies, expert engagement plans, advisory boards, medical education initiatives, and congress/symposium activities
• Proven ability to leverage omnichannel engagement strategies and apply insights, analytics, and performance metrics to enhance Medical Affairs effectiveness and impact
• Ability to translate scientific and medical market insights into medical tactical plans for effective launches of pharmaceutical products in the US, integrated evidence generation plans, and optimized medical strategies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally to enable successful execution and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of oncology TA and shifting US healthcare environment, medical, pharmaceutical and payor market dynamics, portfolio growth, and ability to manage multiple projects and identify risks in a fast-paced environment with a drive for results and sense of urgency to meet medical market needs
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and establish strategic direction as well as drive effective execution
• Ability to travel with some overnights away from home as required by the nature of the role

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation

This position offers a base salary typically between $200,000 and $316,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here .

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com