The Position Unleash your passion, embrace the science, and make an impact. As a Senior/ Principal Scientist in Global Preclinical PK/PD Modelling within u2018Global Drug Discovery Sciencesu2019, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary research teams and drive model-informed decision making in and beyond the drug discovery stage. You will live our u201clearn-and-confirmu201d mentality and strongly interact with our drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK), NBE pharmacokinetic, Medicinal Chemistry, Biotherapeutics Discovery, as well as biomarker and pharmacology disciplines within our international project teams. The mission of our Research Department u2018Global Drug Discovery Sciencesu2019 is to find high-quality first-in-class drug candidates. Our ambition is to make significant contributions to breakthrough therapeutic concepts by providing excellence in drug screening, profiling, optimization, and translation to ensure seamless transition of drug candidates to Development. Join Global Preclinical PK/PD Modelling and Simulation at the companyu2019s largest Research & Development site. Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com (https://careers.boehringer-ingelheim.com/biberach/) This position can be filled either as Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist. This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 3-4 days per week on site. Tasks & responsibilities In your new role, you will perform high-quality PK/PD modelling and simulation analyses to support research projects by contributing to informative study designs of preclinical PK and/or PD experiments, by performing high-quality human PK and dose predictions and by contributing to strategies to better understand the PK/PD relations of our candidate drugs. You will contribute to achieving modelling-related goals for Discovery Research by representing Preclinical PK/PD Modelling in international Research Project Teams. Moreover, you will represent and coordinate Research DMPK or NBE PK in international Research Project Teams. This includes establishing and maintaining external collaborations and supporting licensing activities.Additional tasks & responsibilities as Principal Scientist As a Principal Scientist, you will lead the coordination of all Drug Discovery Sciences disciplines, which include Research DMPK, NBE PK, CMC, Bioanalytic, and Biomarker functions, in international Research Project Teams. You will shape and implement PK/PD modelling strategies and approaches for specific Therapeutic Areas / indications, including the definition of modelling-related goals for Discovery Research. Furthermore, you will coach and support the development of (junior) research scientists. Requirements PhD in a field related to (preclinical) PK/PD modelling with several years of relevant experience in PK/PD modelling and simulation; Industry experience is considered beneficial A solid knowledge in biology, DMPK and/or pharmacology Proven skills in PK, PK/PD, PBPK, and / or longitudinal disease modelling Proficiency in (statistical) programming languages and pharmacometric tools e.g., R, MATLAB, Phoenix WinNonLin, NONMEM Authentic, enthusiastic, cooperative, and creative personality with excellent communication skills in English Additional requirements as Principal Scientist PhD with long-term experience in a field related to (preclinical) PK/PD modelling, pharmacometrics, applied mathematics, systems biology, bioinformatics or similar; Industry experience is considered beneficial In-depth understanding of (preclinical) PK/PD modelling and simulation, as well as pharmacology and DMPK- and/or NBE PK- related topics Experience in working in and leading matrix-style project teamsApplications from people 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) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until June 15th, 2026. Step 2: Virtual meeting mid until end of June Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of July Please submit your application documents in English. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a personu2019s 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.