The Position We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring leader for the role of Associate Director in Global Medicinal Chemistry located in Biberach. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team, working on groundbreaking projects to shape the future of our NCE delivery pipeline. You will play a key role in advancing therapies for challenging disease targets in Immunology and Respiratory (I&R), leveraging cutting-edge modalities. Tasks & responsibilities - In your new role, you will be a role model for teamscience, setting scientific priorities and developing a group of up to eight Research/Senior/Principal Scientists and their laboratories. - You will achieve scientific breakthroughs and advance the I&R portfolio with a special focus on the area of new indications. - Furthermore, you will be responsible for hiring, mentoring and promoting scientists in the department and the organization. - You will lead and drive global strategic initiatives through a strong internal network. - In addition, you will be an active part of design teams and contribute to impactful, yet resource efficient design strategies. - Together with the section head manager, you will be responsible for managing and allocating resources according to project needs. Requirements - PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or similar - Longstanding experience in the industry (biotech or big pharma) with a leadership position - Experience in the field of novel therapeutic modalities is an advantage - Extensive track record in innovation, demonstrated by milestone transitions, patents and impactful publications - Proven ability in cooperation and team leadership across functions and effectively lead teams, to motivate and inspire others - Fluency in English; German is an advantage Ready to contact us? If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: 49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.deboehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application - application deadline is April 3, 2025. Step 2: Virtual meeting mid of April 2025 Step 3: On-site interviews end of April 2025 Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.