Head of R&D and ClinPharm Biostatistics

The Position

Lead the Future of Medicine - as Head of Research & Development and ClinPharm Biostatistics

To ensure the fastest and most focused path from strategy to patients, we are evolving our OneHP organization. Together, we are simplifying our structures, strengthening the accountability of Therapeutic Areas, and creating clear interfaces between Innovation and Business. This ensures that our assets are efficiently transformed into successful brands - with the ultimate goal of delivering lasting value to patients around the world.

We are looking for a senior leader capable of defining the vision and strategic direction for this newly established and uniquely structured team. The scope spans from pre-clinical activities, providing key input for VVH, Toxicology, CMC and Research, through to ClinPharm studies supporting regulatory submissions.

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2 days per week on site.

Now is the time to act - to strengthen our organization, empower our teams, and fulfill our responsibility to patients worldwide. Join us in shaping the future of medicine - apply now!

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role you will develop and implement the statistical vision and strategy for R&D and ClinPharm statistics in alignment with organizational goals in R&D, ExpMED, Medicine and regulatory requirements.
• One of your main responsibilities will be to ensure quality, integrity, reproducibility and timely provision of all statistical analyses and deliverables, supporting internal decision making and submissions to regulatory agencies.
• Moreover, you will lead the development and implementation of innovative statistical methodologies and data science approaches to accelerate drug development and improve decision quality.
• You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of statisticians and data scientists, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Furthermore, you will represent the R&D and ClinPharm statistics function in senior leadership forums, governance bodies, and external scientific communities.
• In addition, you will initiate and ensure implementation and oversight of strategic partnerships and interactions with external providers (e.g. CROs).

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree with strong statistical/mathematical background and long term professional experience as senior statistician in preclinical and/or clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry in an international context as well as several years of it in a leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of preclinical and clinical drug development in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of scientific and operational aspects of the relevant collaboration partners in R&D and clinical development
• Proven strategic planning and forecasting skills, including the ability to assess regulatory trends in R&D and Clinical Data Science as well as extensive experience in statistical methodologies to ensure efficient and effective study designs across all relevant areas
• Exceptional project management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with sensitivity to diverse cultural and organizational contexts
• Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritize activities across R&D and/or clinical projects to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of R&D and/or ClinPharm statistics resources
• Ability to drive, manage, and promote change effectively; to manage a very broad and diverse stakeholder group, ensuring appropriate prioritization and timely delivery across organizations
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) or via mail:

Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until May 10, 2026.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from early till mid-May
Step 3: On-site interviews on June 9 - 12, 2026.

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: CV

Please submit your application documents in English.

Unser Unternehmen

Bei Boehringer Ingelheim entwickeln wir bahnbrechende Therapien, die das Leben von Mensch und Tier verbessern. Als 1885 gegründetes und seitdem im Familienbesitz befindliches Unternehmen nehmen wir eine langfristige Perspektive ein. Mit 52.000 Mitarbeitenden weltweit setzen wir unsere Ziele um und fördern dabei eine vielfältige, gemeinschaftliche und inklusive Unternehmenskultur. Wir sind überzeugt: Mit talentierten und ambitionierten Mitarbeitenden und ihrer Leidenschaft für Innovationen heben wir die Grenzen des Erreichbaren immer wieder auf.

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