Chemist - Culture & Scientific Engagement Management (m/f/d)

Beschreibung

Culture and Scientific Engagement Manager (m/w/d)

Deutschland (Baden-Württemberg) Biberach
Deutschland (Rheinland-Pfalz) Ingelheim

Job ID:225964
Job Level:Berufserfahrene
Functional area:Forschung & Entwicklung
Schedule:Vollzeit

OUR COMPANY

At 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

We are looking for a Culture and Scientific Engagement Manager to strengthen the scientific culture in Development and to highlight and empower our scientists to drive a culture of innovation. You provide the answer to the question of how one of the important, research-based pharmaceutical companies will conduct science in the future. In this role you have crucial impact on Employer attractiveness and corporate success.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach (Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com)Tasks & responsibilities

• One of your key responsibilities will be to conceptualize, plan and lead activities to strengthen the scientific culture in Development and to highlight and empower our scientists to drive a culture of innovation.
• You will design, coordinate, and run events that enhance engagement and reputation such as Scientist Minutes, Science fairs and / or Scientist appreciation events.
• Furthermore, you will create and implement initiatives independently, such as "Development Science Day" or "I am a scientist" to drive scientific exchanges across development and reward and recognize scientific excellence.
• Thus, you will design and steer new approaches and concepts to improve the scientific culture in Development.
• You will drive the assessment and decision on opportunities by partnering with relevant functions.
• Moreover, you will support and advise the Development leadership team in developing and implementing strategies to drive a culture of scientific excellence and engagement.
• You will contribute your own scientific experience incl. state-of-the-art process knowhow to continuously improve scientific excellence.
• In addition, you will collaborate with the Communication team and efficiently communicate into global Development as well as overall Boehringer Ingelheim to highlight scientific accomplishments and disseminate a culture of scientific excellence, excitement, and productivity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in pharmaceutics, (analytical) chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology or comparable; relevant certifications of expertise like e.g. in change management or corporate culture are desirable
• Science background and knowledge of drug development with long-term experience
• Proven capability to work within a complex, cross-functional, international matrix environment; ability to build networks within and across functions
• Curious, proactive, and passionate about driving employee engagement to deliver results
• Creativity in developing methods for engaging an audience toward the success of a goal
• Flexible, dynamic and engaging with ability to persuade and influence across all levels
• Ability to guide ideation processes and motivate teams to achieve extraordinary goals
• Excellent communication skills in English and German paired with sound interpersonal and collaborative skills; demonstrated ability to work in a complex, cross functional, international matrix environment

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.

Want to learn more about us? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.