Lead Patient Safety Physician (m/w/d)

OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long‑term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.

The Position

Are you passionate about cardiovascular science and dedicated to ensuring patient health and safety? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our CRM team is seeking an experienced Lead Patient Safety Physician with expertise in cardiovascular, renal, and/or metabolic diseases. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to one of Boehringer Ingelheim's priority assets in late‑stage clinical development, making a meaningful impact on patient safety worldwide.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and provide medical‑scientific direction to a team of Patient Safety Physicians responsible for a compound/asset, including project management, project‑specific guidance, team coaching, and review of team output
• Play a key role in global regulatory submissions across all regions
• Develop proactive patient‑centric risk minimization strategies for assigned assets on a global scale
• Enhance the value of BI assets through robust assessment of the benefit‑risk profile
• Design evidence strategies that differentiate the asset through its benefit‑risk profile, considering the scientific knowledge for the molecule, medical safety landscape, population, regulatory landscape, and patient perspective
• Generate safety evidence and perform safety & efficacy analyses to support decision‑making by patients, regulators, HCPs, payors, and HTA bodies
• Ensure patient safety while adhering to the highest quality and ethical standards

Requirements

• Medical Doctor with strong clinical and/or clinical research experience
• Profound experience in patient safety at a pharmaceutical company on a global/corporate level, including clinical development and post‑marketing safety
• Comprehensive understanding of pharmacovigilance regulations in major markets and the need for compliance
• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, and interest in future trends and developments in pharmacovigilance
• Clinical or research experience in the cardio‑renal‑metabolic field
• Proven leadership, people management & project management skills
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong ethical sense with a quality and patient centricity mindset
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

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.

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.