Head of Computational Biology - Neuroscience & Mental Health
The Position
As part of our growing Computational Innovation function, we are looking for a candidate to lead the computational biology efforts to advance new therapeutic concepts (NTCs), biomarker discovery, and patient stratification through rigorous, big data analysis. Utilize cutting-edge bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to extract meaningful insights from multi-omics human data, enhancing precision medicine strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate computational methodologies into drug discovery, ensuring innovative and impactful solutions for the neuroscience and mental health portfolio. Oversee global collaborations, grow a high-performing team, and shape the future of neuroscience and mental health research. Requires a PhD, deep expertise in neuroscience and computational biology, and proven leadership in pharma, biotech, or academia. Apply today!
This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2-3 days per week on site.
Tasks & responsibilities
- In your new role, you will drive innovation as the primary computational partner for the Neuroscience & Mental Health Therapeutic Area, collaborating with leaders across Discovery Research, Translational Medicine, and Clinical Pharmacology to deliver impactful solutions.
- Furthermore, you will lead computational strategies to support therapeutic innovation, biomarker discovery, and patient stratification, applying advanced bioinformatics and machine learning to multi-omics datasets, including genomics and single-cell transcriptomics/proteomics, to inform decision-making across the drug discovery continuum.
- In addition, you will represent Neuroscience & Mental Health within the global Computational Innovation leadership team, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and scientific priorities.
- You will lead and mentor a diverse team of computational biologists (ranging from early-career scientists to associate directors and domain experts) and fostering collaboration, growth, and scientific excellence, with focus on a high-performing culture and continuous development.
- Moreover, you will oversee resource allocation and team development, with a strong emphasis on scaling capabilities and nurturing talent. Drive recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development initiatives.
- Finally, you will cultivate and expand internal and external collaborations, including academic partnerships and contract research organizations, to address portfolio needs and close strategic gaps in data and method.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent postdoctoral experience in Neuroscience (with strong computational expertise), Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline
- Several years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including start-ups or in a senior academic/research leadership role within a center of excellence
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in computational biology, including the integration and analysis of clinical and multi-omics data
- Strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, including experience in managing senior scientists and team leaders
- Demonstrated expertise in Neuroscience and Mental Health, with a strong foundation in research or clinical informatics being a significant advantage
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage senior scientists, and work across international and interdisciplinary teams
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 - The job posting is presumably online until June 30, 2025.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid-June till early July.
Step 3: On-site interviews starting in July.
Please include the following documents when applying for this position: CV
Please submit your application documents in English.
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