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

Ready to lead with scientific excellence in a global environment?

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we offer you a compelling opportunity: As Head of Method Development, you will lead our chromatography laboratory and shape the development of analytical methods that ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of our pharmaceutical products. You will be part of a passionate team in Animal Health, driving innovation and making a real impact.

Take on a strategic leadership role with room for creativity, scientific depth, and meaningful contribution.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Leading and advancing chromatographic methods for the characterization of active ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and excipients
• Ensuring robust analytical results with a focus on content determination, degradation products, stability profiles and degradation pathways
• Taking ownership of method validation and transfer to support CMC dossiers and product launches
• Managing internal and external chromatographic activities with operational excellence
• Strategically aligning method development with global development goals
• Fostering a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Driving innovation and contributing to the global analytical strategy

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Extensive experience in analytical chemistry, particularly in chromatographic techniques
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and direct reports
• Strong communication skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities
• Results-driven working style with a focus on regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Fluent English is essential; proficiency in German 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 December 16th, 2025. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to December 07th, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end of November till beginning of January

Step 3: On-site interviews end of January / beginning of February

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