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

Acting globally. Working cross-functionally. Making strategic decisions that ensure sustainable, competitive supply and insight generation. As Category Manager for Primary Market Research & Competitive Insight, you’ll be on an exciting mission to shape how Boehringer Ingelheim sources and manages external partners in this critical category.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role you will lead sourcing activities for the Primary Market Research and Competitive Insight category globally, applying strategic thinking, persuasiveness, and assertiveness to drive impactful decisions.
• You will challenge the status quo and identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, convincing senior stakeholders to adopt innovative approaches.
• As global supplier manager, you will establish and enforce a robust governance framework with our core providers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• You will strengthen relationships with strategic external partners while continuously scanning the market for new players and solutions that align with Boehringer Ingelheim's evolving needs.
• Furthermore, you will proactively identify and mitigate risks, while exploring innovative service models and technologies to enhance insight generation.
• You will independently manage high volumes of sourcing requests and lead successful negotiations, ensuring contracts meet business needs and are aligned with internal stakeholders.
• Also, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge sourcing methods that elevate Boehringer Ingelheim’s capabilities in speed, cost efficiency, and value creation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, market research is preferred, but equivalent professional training, like a bachelor’s degree, combined with several years of experience in procuring services/goods for a pharmaceutical company, ideally in global category management, will also be considered
• Sound knowledge of applicable market intelligence and sourcing experience in the respective category area of market research or competitive intelligence and or in GxP and NTA relevant Categories
• Understanding of demand management, market and supplier analysis, compliance management, due diligence, risk management, innovation, supplier management, contract management, negotiation techniques and other established sourcing methodologies
• Experience in project management and a solid understanding of market research methodologies and supplier ecosystems, as well as experience in leading cross-functional teams that consist of internal and external partners
• Legal expertise in contract law (German law of obligations preferred)
• Proven ability to work in global, cross-functional, and intercultural teams
• Knowledge of the German language is a plus

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 11th, 2026.

Step 2: Virtual meeting: Mid of January 2026

Step 3: On-site interviews: End of January 2026

Apply now

Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com