Global Brand Head (early brands) - Obesity & Liver Health

The Position

The Global Brand Head for early brands plays a critical role in driving the success of obesity and liver health related treatments from Proof of Concept (PoC) to the Release of Full Development (RoFD) milestone. This key position is dedicated to creating and executing an integrated brand strategy that maximizes the scientific, clinical, and commercial value of obesity and liver health therapies. As Global Brand Head, you will lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and ensure strategic alignment to accelerate development milestones and unlock the full potential of innovative solutions for obesity management and liver health.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of experts to shape and execute a bold, compliant, and impactful Brand Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area priorities and portfolio goals. Inspire collaboration across marketing, medical affairs, market access, and clinical development to achieve excellence in execution. Foster and role model collaboration with the Innovation Unit teams (including Experimental Medicine, Discovery Research and CMC) to ensure a seamless transition of brands from the IU to the BU – this includes leading the definition (typically 6+ months before PoC) of the Path to RoFD.
• Empower and develop your team by fostering leadership excellence, building a cohesive and high-performing Brand Team, and promoting a culture of trust, psychological safety, and innovation. Support professional growth while driving strategic decisions that integrate scientific, commercial, and operational insights into a unified brand strategy.
• Create compelling product value propositions by aligning Target Product Profiles (TPPs) with clinical unmet needs and market dynamics and competitive landscape. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful clinical and commercial value while ensuring cost-effective and compliant program execution.
• Deliver accurate global product forecasts and mitigate risks through proactive launch readiness planning. Partner with regional teams, in particular focus / priority markets, to ensure successful market entry and alignment with local strategies, driving market success through seamless execution.
• Optimize brand budgets and timelines by ensuring efficient resource allocation, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and identifying growth opportunities. Champion ethical conduct and compliance while acting as the primary voice of the Brand Team internally and externally.
• Engage with stakeholders and decision-makers to align program plans, maximize scientific and commercial value, and foster collaboration across networks. Build strong connections with the external community and regional colleagues to drive impactful outcomes for the brand.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences orBusiness (MD, PhD or MBA or equivalent) combined with long term experience in drug development and commercialization required; experience in obesity / liver health and/or consumer-focused sectors strongly preferred
• Several years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver clinical development programs, commercialization efforts, or complex projects with significant budgets
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of global markets, including external stakeholder engagement in therapeutic areas, with a proven track record of successful product launches
• Excel in crafting business plans, managing budgets and timelines, and implementing strategic decisions to ensure long-term project success
• Showcase an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a high-performance team culture, solving complex challenges, and driving impactful projects forward
• Thrive in collaborating with senior executives to align priorities, secure funding, and validate key decisions that support organizational goals
• Confidently navigate ambiguity, making independent decisions and prioritizing resources to achieve success in dynamic environments

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