Senior Scientist MSAT Pharma Analytics

The Position

As the “go-to” scientific expert for MSAT and Global Supply leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring excellence in BIAH products, processes, and test methods throughout the product and process lifecycle, while also supporting new product developments in Global Innovation AH. Building on your expertise, you will maintain a strong knowledge of both basic and specialized analytical techniques and actively scout innovative analytical technologies to drive future manufacturing platforms. Located at Boehringer Ingelheim’s headquarters in Germany, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional Global Innovation research and development teams as well as Human Pharma partners to shape the future of animal health innovation.

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

This position is part time eligible with min. 60%.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• As expert in analytical sciences and technologies, you take the lead on scientific projects on analytical processes, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical transfers for global lifecycle and new development products


• As a project leader, contributor, and investigator, you will execute independent technical deliverables and drive cross‑functional, multi‑site analytical projects


• Driving innovation, you will lead strategy development for process optimization, also integrating advanced analytics and analytical test method improvements that deliver clear business advantages


• Taking ownership of project timelines, you will plan responsibilities, lead scientific discussions, and provide mentorship to junior analytical talent within the Pharma network


• To support regulatory processes, you will resolve analytical issues arising from inspections and guide responses to Regulatory Authorities on product registrations, geographical expansions, and post‑approval changes


• With strong communication skills, you will prepare and present progress updates to MSAT and Global Supply leadership, analyze complex data, and document findings through detailed reports, protocols, and presentations


• By building external partnerships, you will maintain a strong network with analytical experts, collaborate with Global Innovation and Pharma sites, and support procurement of raw materials, equipment, and laboratory instrumentation

Requirements

• Master’s degree in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with long‑term direct industry experience; additional qualification in Business (Supply Chain, Economics) preferred


• Strong scientific analytical knowledge and technical leadership skills


• Good management skills to build and work across a global network to achieve results


• Strong expertise in troubleshooting analytical assay problems and root cause analysis of manufacturing issues related to active ingredients or finished products


• Design and direct studies that generate data required to identify and document problems and provide solutions to Operations or manufacturing sites


• Demonstrated leadership and influence through communications and ability to perform in a diverse environment within and across organizations


• Fluency in English required – additional language skills are an asset


• Willingness to travel internationally (10%)

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?

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Recruitment process

1. Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until “April 30th, 2026”. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to “April 17th, 2026” are guaranteed to be considered.


2. Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from beginning of May until beginning of June


3. Step 3: On‑site interviews beginning of June

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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