Senior Scientist - Computational Pathology

Senior Scientist – Computational Pathology

Join us as a Senior Scientist in Computational Pathology and help shape the future of non‑clinical safety science through cutting‑edge AI technologies. In this role, you will combine deep scientific expertise with advanced computational approaches to drive innovation in digital pathology and toxicology, directly impacting scientific excellence and drug development.

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2‑3 days per week on site. The position is full‑time; part‑time at 80 % is also eligible.

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Tasks & Responsibilities

• Drive the development and validation of AI‑enabled computational pathology solutions, providing expert knowledge for AI model development in non‑clinical safety science
• Serve as project owner of a cross‑functional project team, providing strategic oversight and direction while contributing to pathology‑related scientific decisions
• Ensure compliance with GLP, data integrity requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Support the deployment of digital pathology in toxicology, ranging from data visualization to scientific interpretation
• Contribute to innovation in digital pathology workflows through close collaboration with scientific project teams and external partners, ensuring automation and acceleration of processes
• Be responsible for documentation and communication (e.g., project progress summaries, presentations, publications), executing strategic priorities, and providing scientific guidance to co‑workers and external partners
• Establish and maintain a strong network with other Boehringer Ingelheim groups, as well as with academia and industry partners in the field of computational pathology

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, cellular or molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, veterinary medicine, or a related field, combined with several years of relevant experience at the interface of data science, pathology, and AI/computational sciences
• Proven expertise in computational pathology, image analysis, and AI‑driven computational approaches, ideally within a pharmaceutical environment, particularly in non‑clinical safety
• Experience with large‑scale AI development for toxicological pathology, especially using unsupervised approaches, is highly advantageous
• Deep understanding of tissue biology and histopathology relevant to non‑clinical safety assessment
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity, with a pronounced commitment to quality
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; German language skills are a plus

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.