The Position Joining our growing Computational Innovation (@computationalinnovation) function within Boehringer Ingelheimu2019s Innovation Unit (IU), you can step into a world of data-driven approaches and cutting-edge computational innovation to drive the discovery of new therapies. In your new role you combine your strong analytical skills with your focus on delivery to ensure the progression of IUu2019s portfolio of IT & digital initiatives and investments into data along our overarching goals, thereby ultimately advancing science and improving clinical success. This position has a hybrid setup with minimum 2 days per week on site. Tasks & responsibilities In your new role, you will manage IUu2019s portfolio of IT & digital initiatives and data acquisitions, and you will provide regular overviews including scientific use cases, value propositions, impact and alignment to strategy to the overarching governance body. You will coordinate and prepare regular reviews of the entire portfolio, and you will facilitate and support strategic planning and decision making of the governance body through e.g. cross-domain business case analyses, summaries of identified strategic gaps, and provisioning of outside-in perspectives. With your expertise, you will support portfolio budgeting and coordinate access to resources and capabilities for all portfolio initiatives to ensure their successful implementation. In addition, you will prepare regular communications about the portfolio and individual initiatives on a regular basis, employing various channels including internal digital platforms. Additional tasks for the Scientific Lead position You will drive the development and refinement of KPIs and metrics to assess progress, health, and impact of the portfolio. With your overview on the entire portfolio, you will drive the identification of gaps in our digital capabilities and will develop proposals for strategic initiatives to close them. Requirements PhD in chemistry, pharmacy, bioinformatics, information sciences or a related field Several years of professional experience in pharma R&D and working in multifunctional teams Pronounced leadership skills, e.g. through leading projects or programs Several years of experience in (strategic) consulting a plus Knowledge of digital technologies and their implementation in R&D Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, time management skills, and initiative required Excellent communication and analytical skills as well as intercultural experience Fluent in English required Additional requirements for the Scientific Lead position Long term professional experience and working in multifunctional teams Strong track record in leadership Long term experience in (strategic) consulting Strong business acumen for pharma R&D 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 - application deadline is February 27th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to February 13th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered. Step 2: Virtual meeting in the beginning of March Step 3: On-site interviews from mid of March till early April Please include the following documents when applying for this position: CV Please submit your application documents in English. Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com 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.