Communications Business Partner Innovation Unit

The Position

Are you passionate about driving impactful communication strategies on a global scale? In this role, you will lead complex strategic communication initiatives to support the Innovation Unit (IU) Communications Strategy, Corporate Affairs, and the Global Thought Leadership Agenda. By designing and implementing innovative internal and external communication programs, you will play a key role in positioning the IU, Corporate Affairs, and Boehringer Ingelheim as a first4patient and first-in-class center of excellence. Join us to shape the future of communications and make a lasting impact!

This position offers flexibility and can also be filled on a part-time basis at 80%, allowing you to balance your professional and personal priorities effectively.

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2-3 days per week on site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• In your new role, you will craft communication materials to showcase the impact and importance of our research and development efforts
• Monitoring and analyzing R&D trends, you will provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on industry developments
• You will develop and implement internal and external strategic initiatives to achieve key objectives for the Innovation Unit
• Acting as a trusted communication partner, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes
• You will leverage your deep understanding of global market dynamics and emerging trends to anticipate and address factors shaping the R&D environment and the pharmaceutical industry
• You will build strong, collaborative relationships across global teams and role model the One Human Pharma (One HP) mindset

Requirements

• Long-term experience in PR/communications, including specific experience in R&D communications, pipeline / product communications in the pharmaceutical industry paired with completed studies in communications or in a different field
• Proven ability to successfully develop, implement and lead a global communication strategy as well as excellence in building relationships and influence outcomes
• Sound crisis and issues management experience
• Excellent editorial and writing skills paired with natural curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to keep a structure in busy times
• High level of adaptability and flexibility to respond effectively to changing priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills, German would be a plus

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 March 5th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand.
• Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period until mid of March
• Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of April

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

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.

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