Head of QC/Stability

The Position

As Head of QC and Stability Testing, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance across Boehringer Ingelheim AH’s pharmaceutical development activities. You will oversee internal and external analytical operations with a focus on GMP-compliant release testing and stability studies, contributing directly to the quality and success of our drug development pipeline.

Tasks & responsibilities

• You will develop and implement robust analytical methods to characterize drug substances, excipients, and packaging materials, focusing on content, degradation, and stability.
• In your role, you will oversee GMP-compliant testing and release of APIs, drug products, excipients, and packaging materials to support development and clinical manufacturing processes.
• You will take the lead in conducting long-term and accelerated stability studies, adhering to VICH guidelines to guarantee product quality and meet regulatory requirements.
• To support CMC submissions and product launches, you will validate and transfer analytical methods for drug substances, formulations, excipients, and packaging materials.
• By aligning local QC and stability operations with global development strategies, you will ensure consistency and excellence across all activities.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences, with strong expertise in pharmaceutical analysis
• Proven leadership experience, including team management and direct supervision, supported by excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to resolve conflicts, negotiate effectively, and drive results
• Regulatory and quality-focused, with sound decision-making skills and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Positive and proactive attitude, with a willingness to take calculated risks to foster innovation
• Fluency in German and English

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 December 8th, 2025. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to November 30th, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid November till beginning of December  
Step 3: On-site interviews mid of January (KW4)