Senior Legal Counsel - Lead Lawyer GI - Inklusiver Job

The Position

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is a global leader in the animal health industry and delivers first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals. For veterinarians, pet owners, farmers, and governments in more than 150 countries, we offer a large and innovative portfolio of products and services to improve the health and well‑being of companion animals and livestock.

We are currently seeking candidates interested in an engaging global opportunity within Global Legal Animal Health Global Innovation.

The position of Senior Legal Counsel Animal Health Global Innovation will involve providing comprehensive legal advice to the Animal Health (AH) Business Unit on business development and licensing initiatives, as well as supporting research, development, and clinical functions within the Global Innovation division. This role is based in Ingelheim.

We welcome your interest in joining our team.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Act as the strategic legal partner to the AH Global Innovation division and serve as the primary contact for the Head of AH Global Innovation and members of the Global Innovation leadership team, including the Head of AH Business Development and Licensing.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on projects with a global impact as a member of both the AH Business Development Committee and the extended AH Global Innovation leadership team. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional leaders and international legal colleagues.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide array of contracts such as licensing agreements, strategic alliances, collaborations with academic institutions and research organizations, and complex agreements supporting the AH development and clinical divisions.
• Work in conjunction with a global network of lawyers and patent attorneys, supporting innovation teams across Germany, France, and the United States.
• Leverage innovative approaches and creative problem‑solving to support the business in navigating new challenges and leveraging opportunities while addressing risks appropriately.
• Monitor developments in local and international laws and regulations to anticipate relevant legal trends and develop strategies that provide a competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer.
• Long‑term relevant legal experience and in‑depth knowledge, ideally in the pharma and / or animal health industry.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements in an international environment in the area of business development, licensing, research‑development services and collaborations and clinical operations.
• In‑depth knowledge of international contract law, IP law and relevant commercial law including healthcare law as well as basic understanding of competition law.
• Business partner oriented, proactive, and outcome‑driven mindset with a strong ability to build professional relations at all levels of the business.
• Curious and highly committed team player with a strong analytical, strategic, and creative mind and effective influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment on legal and compliance risks and business opportunities.
• Business proficiency in written and spoken English.

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 . We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting from .

Step 3: On‑site interviews from the end of November.

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.

Warum Boehringer Ingelheim?

Bei uns können Sie wachsen, zusammenarbeiten, innovativ sein und Leben verbessern.

Wir bieten Ihnen herausfordernde Tätigkeiten in einem respektvollen und kollegialen globalen Arbeitsumfeld mit einer Vielzahl von auf Innovation ausgerichteten Denkweisen und Methoden. Darüber hinaus sind für uns Qualifizierung und Entwicklung für alle Mitarbeitenden von zentraler Bedeutung, denn Ihr Wachstum ist unser Wachstum.

Boehringer Ingelheim ist ein globaler Arbeitgeber, der sich für Chancengleichheit einsetzt, und ist stolz auf seine vielfältige und inklusive Kultur. Wir begrüßen die Vielfalt von Perspektiven und streben nach einem inklusiven Umfeld.

• innen, Patienten
• innen und Communitys profitieren.

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