Chemist - Head of Laboratory Medicinal Chemistry (m/w/d)

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Job description

Head of Laboratory Medicinal Chemistry
Germany
(Baden-Württemberg)
Biberach

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JOB LEVEL: Experienced
FUNCTIONAL AREA: Research & Development
SCHEDULE: Full-Time

OUR COMPANY
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Are you a creative, enthusiastic and highly skilled medicinal chemist who is striving to overcome new obstacles as a project leader to identify the next wave of first-in-class drugs? If this is your aspiration and expertise then apply to join our team within the Medicinal Chemistry Department at Boehringer Ingelheim located in Biberach an der Riss, Germany.

In this role, you will contribute to our multidisciplinary drug discovery teams in human pharma across all phases of research, from hit finding to candidate delivery. As an experienced medicinal chemist with a proven track-record in drug discovery, you will drive research teams in an international environment fostering team science and empowerment.

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Tasks & responsibilities

In your new role, you are responsible for the successful delivery of new clinical candidates by managing an interdisciplinary, partially global project team.
You evaluate complex data sets to generate structure-activity relationships and hypotheses for optimization.
You design biologically active compounds, prioritize target compounds and plan as well as execute their synthesis.
Moreover, you effectively manage a medicinal chemistry laboratory with several research associates.
You discuss, present, and publish research results internally and externally.

PhD degree in preparative organic chemistry, ideally complemented by postdoctoral / professional experience abroad
Several years of experience as a medicinal chemist in the pharmaceutical industry as well as successful contributions towards the achievement of project milestones
Solid leadership skills including demonstrated responsibilities in the interaction with other R&D disciplines
Comprehensive and state of the art knowledge in modern synthetic methodologies and medicinal chemistry
Solid knowledge of partner disciplines related to drug discovery (e.g. pharmacology, ADMET, patents, etc.)
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and willingness to adopt a basic command of German
We will continue to hire talented people and we look forward to receiving your applications. As a result of COVID-19, we have introduced alternative working arrangements to ensure that our employees can stay safe and healthy, because the health of our employees is among our top priorities. At all company locations, we work remotely whenever possible. Additionally, we are now hosting virtual video interviews for applicants. During the limited in-person interviews we still have during this time, we pay special attention to distance and the hygiene rules recommended by the Robert Koch Institute. New employees who do not start on site in production or the laboratories are sent the necessary IT equipment, our Welcome Days take place online, and we plan to conduct their onboarding training virtually whenever possible.
WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?
This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area.

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Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.