Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow.

The Position

Are you passionate about solving complex problems and uncovering hidden opportunities in data? As a (Senior) Data Scientist Finance, you will apply advanced methods such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and causal inference to develop innovative solutions that drive smart decision-making and create meaningful impact for patients. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will design computational models, discover insights, and transform data into actionable strategies that shape the future of healthcare. Join us to tackle challenging projects that combine your technical expertise with your passion for making a difference.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In this role, you will design and implement end-to-end data science use cases by analyzing business challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable solutions that align with business and IT needs.
• Leveraging your expertise, you will develop cutting-edge analytics engines, formulate hypotheses with domain experts, and identify the most suitable algorithms to address complex problems effectively.
• You will take ownership of establishing best practices for data operations, ensuring compliance, and monitoring data science models in production while applying agile methodologies to drive success.
• By building strong relationships with business units, you will translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and quickly acquiring domain knowledge in diverse areas.
• Through active networking, you will connect with internal and external partners, promote data science literacy, and foster collaboration by sharing innovative ideas, experiments, and key learnings.
• Your contributions will also include enhancing the data ecosystem by improving access to scalable data and driving knowledge exchange to support the development of customer-centric solutions.

Additional tasks for Senior Data Scientist

• You will take on a leadership role by mentoring junior team members, advising them on technical methodologies, and driving agile initiatives to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• As a key driver of the organization’s digital strategy, you will shape the future of data science by providing thought leadership, researching best practices, and collaborating with industry leaders.
• By actively supporting stakeholders, you will enhance the organization’s data science literacy, align initiatives with business goals, and foster collaboration to deliver impactful, customer-focused solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as theoretical physics, mathematics, computer science, or bioinformatics
• Several years of relevant work experience in data science
• Proficiency in Python, R, and C++, with experience in data visualization and exploratory analysis
• Experience with big data and unstructured data, including Hadoop and Spark
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and deliver actionable insights
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)

Additional requirements for Senior Data Scientist

• Deep technical expertise in advanced data science methods such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing
• Proactive leader who drives initiatives independently, engages with senior management, and takes ownership of business transformation projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively balancing conflicting interests, strategic evaluation of business cases, and development of innovative solutions

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.

• Financial Health
  From supportive services to safeguards against risks – with these offerings you stay in control of your financial situation.
• Rewards and recognition
  Our innovation power and success would not be possible without you – with these offerings we want to emphasize our special recognition
• Learning and development
  From lifelong learning to development opportunities – these offerings show an investment by the company in your growth.
• Wellness
  Well-being and health are precious – these offerings help you to achieve and maintain them, and ensure a healthy lifestyle.
• Work life balance
  Being dedicated at work while balancing your private life with all its challenges, this is what these offerings are all about.
• Local benefits
  Benefits and additional services may differ in your local region. Find out more from your recruiter during the interview process or via the local career website.

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: [email protected]

Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application –The job posting is presumably online until January 19th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to January 9th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting, end of January 2026
Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of February 2026

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Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com