Postdoc Comparative Effectiveness Methodology in Decision Making in HTA & MA

The Position

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Data Science at Boehringer Ingelheim! Biostatistics and Data Sciences (BDS) is a global powerhouse with over 350 experts driving smart, timely, and confident decision‑making across drug development, approval, and access. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, we combine cutting‑edge data science with business and scientific expertise to make a real impact.

As we transform BDS into a modern data science organization that leads and inspires in a rapidly evolving environment, we are looking for passionate professionals to strengthen our statistical capabilities in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Market Access (MA).

Ready to innovate, collaborate, and grow with us? Apply now and become part of our dynamic, forward‑thinking team! This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach. This position has a hybrid setup with regular work from the site.

Postdoc: This Position is limited for 2 years. Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "postdoc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with statisticians and data scientists; provide statistical‑methodological expertise and develop methodologically sound, pragmatic solutions to enable informed decision‑making for HTA and MA using individual and aggregated data from randomized clinical trials.
• Evaluate, adapt, and enhance complex statistical methods to robustly demonstrate the efficiency and additional benefits of our products within diverse market access, payer, and healthcare‑system settings. Prototype and develop ready‑to‑use toolkits including manuals and deployment guides, ensuring their availability to our business.
• Provide and contribute to the development of applied statistical‑methodological learning modules.
• Define and supervise the technical and scientific work of interns and students at the bachelor and master level and contribute to their professional journey.
• Compellingly present insights and quantitatively illustrate their application in clinical development to both internal stakeholders and the scientific community.
• Contribute with your expertise to cross‑functional working groups, industry collaborations, and partnerships with academic experts.

Requirements

• PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (e.g., Psychology, Epidemiology) with proven technical expertise in hierarchical and multilevel modelling frameworks and their application to areas such as meta‑analysis or network meta‑analysis.
• Knowledge of modern methodological concepts relevant to comparative effectiveness (e.g., population‑adjusted indirect comparisons, causal inference, uncertainty quantification) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in statistical programming (preferably R) and experience with tools like Quarto and R‑Shiny; ability to implement complex statistical concepts.
• Experience in the evaluation and research of statistical methodology.
• Experience in data visualization and storytelling to communicate insights effectively.
• Ability to provide statistical consultancy and deliver training on advanced methods; experience in cross‑disciplinary collaboration is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of clinical development processes and demonstrated ability to work in a global, matrix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.

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.

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process, please contact our HR Direct Team: Tel: +49 (0) ‑3330 or via email: ‑ingelheim.com.

Recruitment process

Step 1: Online application – The job posting is presumably online until April 13th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to April 6th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting ongoing till end of April 2026.

Step 3: Virtual interviews beginning of May 2026.

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: Application letter.

Please submit your application documents in English.

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. We support 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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