Executive Director, ExpMed Global Medical Writing - Remote

Description

The Group Lead, Medical Writing ExpMED, is accountable for the organizational set up, development, implementation, and oversight of a high-performing, innovative Medical Writing group for the early phase, and the development and oversight of an ExpMED Medical Writing excellence strategy (i.e., acceleration of clinical development timelines, use of AI, and creation of patient value while maintaining high quality) via strategic planning and execution of early clinical documents across all Therapeutic Areas.

The Group Lead, Medical Writing ExpMED, in alignment with Head of ExpMed Clinical Operations (ExpMED CO) and ExpMED Leadership team, contributes to overall ExpMED strategy.
The Group Lead provides leadership and guidance to a diverse team, creates an environment that inspires, motivates, and empowers colleagues, fosters a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, improvement, innovation, accountability, and collaboration to accelerate clinical trial delivery and maximize value for investigational sites, patients, and the organization.
 
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Develop and implement a global early phase Medical Writing excellence strategy that simplifies processes, sharpens focus, and accelerates clinical development across all Therapeutic Areas. 
•    As part of the ExpMED Clinical Operations department, you will build and continuously enhance a high-performing and innovative global Medical Writing team. 
•    Accountable for the creation and continuous refinement of a world-class ExpMED Medical Writing (MW) department to effectively deliver in the early phase.
•    Accountable for talent attraction, development retention, and succession planning within ExpMED (MW), in close alignment with HR. Group Lead MW in close alignment with other members of the ExpMED CO Leadership team, is responsible for functional talent development within ExpMED CO.
•    Accountable for the creation of an environment that inspires, motivates, and empowers colleagues within ExpMED MW to accelerate clinical development timelines and to create value for patients and the healthcare system.
•    Accountable that staff is well trained and qualified; supports staff in technical and personal skills development to support career progression.
•    Leads the communication of scientific programs and holistic evidence to key stakeholders, including investigators, regulators, payers, patients, and caregivers.
•    Oversees capacity planning, financial management, and the strategic deployment of internal and external (CRO) resources to support clinical program needs.
•    Provide oversight to constantly improve ExpMED MW processes and standards to prevent and/or remedy quality and/or compliance findings (in-house and/or CRO setting) to ensure early clinical execution excellence, in alignment with other Corporate functions.
•    Representation of Boehringer Ingelheim at external meetings and conferences to create value for Boehringer Ingelheim and external stakeholders.

Requirements

•    Minimum of Bachelor's degree required; advanced science/clinical degree (PharmD, M.D., DNP, DO, Ph.D., Master’s), strongly preferred.
•    10+ years of professional experience in a scientific, clinical, and/or medical space.
•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate to build a high-performing, innovative team.
•    Comprehensive understanding of drug development and reporting process required for study reports, submission documents, and data transparency deliverables across multiple providers.
•    Experience in (at least passion for) storytelling.
•    Knowledge of vendor processes, contracting, and best practices in outsourcing; ability to influence vendor improvements.
•    Demonstrated experience presenting to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
•    Experience managing multiple, complex projects, and a strong record of developing successful partnerships and meeting customer expectations in global settings.
•    Strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation, digital transformation, and process integration across complex, global environments.
•    Expertise in globalizing functions to operate in a standardized fashion.
•    Excellent interpersonal, active listening, and influencing skills; establishes and maintains professional and productive working relationships with colleagues and vendors.
•    Proactively identify gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement through ongoing analysis and benchmarking to maintain industry leading position
•    Encourages the adoption of new technologies, smart risk-taking, and a unified ExpMED CO identity that empowers teams and accelerates clinical development.
•    Demonstrated ability to build, lead, develop and maintain a high-performance, medical writing team.

•    Remote*: this position is considered remote based.