Laboratory Head - In Vivo (focus Obesity)

OUR COMPANYAt Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. THE POSITION The department of Cardio Metabolic Diseases Research has a long history of successful drug development projects, especially in the area of diabetes. We are now focusing on the high unmet medical need in the areas of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), eye diseases and obesity. To drive our projects, we established an in vivo pharmacology group that is responsible for the validation of new therapeutic concepts in disease relevant models applying state of the art methods and technologies. As Head of Laboratory you will drive discovery projects for the treatment of NASH, obesity and retinopathies, take responsibility for an in vivo laboratory and apply your skills in life science to support mechanistic understanding of different approaches and their translatability to the human disease. Therefore, you will lead and work in multidisciplinary teams. Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com Tasks & responsibilities In your new role as Head of an in vivo research laboratory, you are leading a highly motivated and experienced team with the focus to support our obesity pipeline. You are responsible for the setup and validation of new in vivo models to facilitate the testing of new therapeutic concepts in obesity beyond body weight lowering efficacy (e.g. energy expenditure). With your scientific expertise you design and supervise preclinical studies at CROs and drive the science in collaborations with academia. You will contribute to the portfolio of the respective indication with innovative new target proposals. Furthermore, you act as a research project leader of drug discovery projects in close collaboration with other areas including, medicinal chemistry, NBE discovery and drug discovery sciences. The interaction with other departments of Boehringer Ingelheim as well as local authorities to facilitate state of the art in vivo preclinical research according to highest ethical standards and the 3Rs principles completes your scope of responsibility. Requirements PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, or molecular pharmacology, DVM or MD with relevant post-doc experience or industry experience. Alternatively, master´s degree with long-term professional experience in an international environment Expert knowledge in design, supervision, and interpretation of preclinical in vivo studies with a focus on rodent models of obesity, including a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of obesity Scientific excellence, demonstrated by a strong track record of publications in scientific journals Team player with excellent sense of responsibility, high competence in personnel management and a high intrinsic motivation to develop drug treatments with the goal to improve patient´s lives Excellent communication skills as well as fluency in spoken and written English are mandatory, good language skills in German and the willingness to improve that further is advantageous EFFECTS OF COVID-19 We will continue to hire talented people and we look forward to receiving your applications. As a result of COVID-19, we have introduced alternative working arrangements to ensure that our employees can stay safe and healthy, because the health of our employees is among our top priorities. At all company locations, we work remotely whenever possible. Additionally, we are now hosting virtual video interviews for applicants. During the limited in-person interviews we still have during this time, we pay special attention to distance and the hygiene rules recommended by the Robert Koch Institute. New employees who do not start on site in production or the laboratories are sent the necessary IT equipment, our Welcome Days take place online, and we plan to conduct their onboarding training virtually whenever possible. WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM? This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives. We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area.