(Senior) Clinical Program Lead (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.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Design and prepare clinical development plans, focusing on Phase I, II, and III in oncology indications.
• Guide cross‑functional teams as the clinical lead, including experts from clinical trial operations, regulatory, medical affairs, preclinical & clinical pharmacology, biostatistics, biomarkers, and patient safety to ensure high‑quality execution.
• Oversee the setup, conduct, and data readout of clinical trials together with the Clinical Trial Lead, ensuring timelines, quality, and ethical standards are met.
• Provide input to regulatory strategy and clinical components of briefing documents, presentations, and responses to regulatory questions.
• Contribute to the Medical Affairs strategy and deliverables, such as the Integrated Evidence Plan, in collaboration with Medical Advisor(s) and the Medical Affairs Lead.
• Evaluate external opportunities using your clinical expertise to support decisions that strengthen the pipeline.

Additional tasks for the Senior Role:

• Supervise and mentor other Clinical Program Leads in the assigned program/asset.
• Shape the overarching development strategy for the program in alignment with Indication and Brand Teams, including marketing and market access.
• Initiate external collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

Requirements

• MD degree with several years of clinical and scientific experience in oncology
• Few years of experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in academic clinical research
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Skilled in presenting scientific content and facilitating cross‑functional discussions
• High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and team orientation
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Additional requirements for the Senior Role:

• MD degree with long‑standing clinical and scientific experience in oncology
• Several years of experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in academic clinical research
• Strong Leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams

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,authenticand 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'llbe helping to transform lives for generations.

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Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until October 31, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand.

Step 2: Virtual meeting mid of September

Step 3: Panel interviews end of September

Please submit your application documents in English.