Associate Director Computational Biology, Cardio-Renal-Metabolic diseases

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Computational Innovation @ Boehringer Ingelheim (@computationalinnovation) is seeking an Associate Director to lead a Computational Biology team focused on Cardio‑Renal‑Metabolic (CRM) diseases, especially liver diseases. This role involves collaborating closely with scientists in the CRM therapeutic area to identify and validate novel drug targets, accelerate discovery using advanced data science and computational biology approaches, and champion the integration of multi‑omics, human genetics, imaging, and clinical data with cutting‑edge computational approaches.

Position Summary

The Associate Director will shape the strategic direction of computational biology within Cardio, Renal and Metabolic diseases, contributing to the discovery and development of transformative therapies that improve patients’ lives. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2‑3 days per week on site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of computational biologists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and scientific excellence.
• Act as the primary contact to the global Liver Health team in the CRM therapeutic area, ensuring alignment across the therapeutic area portfolio.
• Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities to team members, ensuring their growth and the team’s overall success.
• Spearhead cutting‑edge computational biology methods for target and/or biomarker discovery, focusing on Cardio‑Renal‑Metabolic diseases.
• Establish and maintain standards for data analysis, ensuring the quality, integrity and reproducibility of computational results.
• Translate computational concepts and results into actionable insights to facilitate data‑driven decision‑making.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field, with extensive experience in computational sciences applied to drug discovery.
• Strong leadership experience in line management, including the ability to plan, allocate and manage resources efficiently.
• Proven track record of scientific and pharmaceutical accomplishments, preferably in CRM indications.
• Demonstrated expertise in computationally driven target identification.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex computational concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and experience in mentoring junior scientists and fostering a culture of innovation.

Benefits

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