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Head of Clinical Sciences, Neuroscience & Mental Health

Description

The N&MH Head of Clinical Sciences has overall medical strategic and operational responsibility for Clinical Development for designated asset(s) up to proof of concept within the Neuroscience and Mental Health Therapeutic Area.

 

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 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 a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Head of Medicine (HoM) and other Associate Head of Medicine (AHoMs), exert medical and scientific strategic leadership for the Therapeutic Area, with a focus on assets within his/her area of responsibility.
  • Maintain and spread knowledge of scientific developments, (products, mechanisms, methodologies) competitor strategies and external environment developments within his/her area of responsibility.
  • Ensures alignment regarding scientific platforms, medical communication and publication strategies for each substance or project under their responsibility.
  • Review and approve final Clinical Trial Reports, Clinical Trial Protocols, scientific publications according to established procedures.
  • Ensures the review of the Master Plans, related Clinical Development plans and Clinical Trial Protocols and programmes, by the CEG for each substance or project under their responsibility as delegated by TA HoM.
  • Key decision maker in internal committees with regard to the his/her area of responsibility (e.g. Member of Clinical Expert Groups (CEG), contribute to and co-ordinate medical/clinical contributions to pre-clinical research, development and translational medicine as well as MedicoMarketing strategy and project-related documents (as responsibility for his/her products require).
  • Provide consultation to the International Labelling Committee (ILC) in their obligation to maintain marketed products.
  • Serve as a member of the Therapeutic Area Licensing Advisory team, responsible for preliminary, clinical evaluation of in-licensing opportunities and oversight of in-depth inlicensing evaluations  as delegated by VP,TMCP TA N&MH.
  • Manage employees belonging to his/her team and establish and maintain adequate standards of people management e.g. Training and personal development, communication, interface definition and processes.
  • Advise, coach and develop his/her teams regarding the preparation of key deliverables within his/her area of responsibility.
  • Support annual international medical budgeting process as delegated by the VP,TMCP TA N&MH.
  • Supports and backs VP,TMCP TA N&MH according to individually documented delegation of responsibilities.

Requirements

  • MD from an accredited institution.
  • Sound clinical and scientific experience in the TA of ten to fifteen (10-15) years (combination of hospital, academic and industry experience. Clinical / pharma experience in the US a plus).
  • Experience as a prescriber treating patients living with Neuroscience and Mental Health conditions.
  • Proven track record of operational excellence conducting clinical trials in the Neuroscience and Mental Health field.
  • Expertise in medical affairs / scientific affairs, clinical development / basic research, regulatory affairs, relevant disease area.
  • Solid relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Sound medical and scientific leadership - maintains team's focus on high priority items even under constantly changing circumstances.
  • Pragmatic leader that supports teams to remove hurdles and resolve issues.
  • Ability to act with grace and resilience under pressure.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Full command of English Language.
  • Excellent presentation, training and facilitation skills.
  • Strong track record of interactions with regulatory affairs authority, international societies and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Situational Responsiveness.
  • Ability to travel internationally up 50% of time for internal meetings, conferences, site visits
  • Strong leadership skills.

 

Compensation:

 This position, Head of Clinical Sciences, Neuroscience & Mental Health, offers a base salary typically between $250,000.00 and $394,000.00.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. 

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
  • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

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