Senior Clinical Program Leader - Obesity & Liver

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

The Position

As a Senior Clinical Program Leader, you will play a pivotal role in advancing innovative therapies for patients living with obesity and liver diseases. Working at the forefront of clinical development, you will lead cross-functional teams, drive early-stage clinical programs from strategy through execution and contribute to critical development and regulatory decisions. This is a unique opportunity to combine scientific excellence, strategic leadership, and patient-focused innovation to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare.

Join us in shaping the future of medicine and apply now!

Tasks & responsibilities

* In your new role, you will design and prepare clinical development plans, focusing on Phase I and II in Obesity & Liver indications.

* You will guide cross-functional teams, including experts from clinical trial operations, biostatistics, biomarkers, and patient safety, to ensure high-quality execution as the clinical lead.

* Furthermore, you will oversee the setup, conduct, and data readout of clinical trials in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Lead, ensuring timelines, quality, and ethical standards are met.

* You will provide input to regulatory strategy and clinical components of briefing documents, presentations, and responses to questions.

* Moreover, you will contribute to the Medical Affairs strategy and deliverables, including key documents such as the Integrated Evidence Plan, in collaboration with Medical Advisor(s) and the Medical Affairs Lead.

* You will leverage your clinical expertise to evaluate external opportunities and support decisions that strengthen the pipeline.

* In addition, you will supervise and mentor other Clinical Program Leads within the assigned program/asset, while serving as a delegate for the Clinical Development Lead in designated tasks and responsibilities, as required.

Requirements

* MD degree with long-standing clinical and scientific experience in metabolic diseases, cardiovascular, renal or internal medicine

* Long term experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in academic clinical research

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams

* Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups

* Skilled in presenting scientific content and facilitating cross-functional discussions

* High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and team orientation

* Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Start date: asap

Apply until: 27.09.2026

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: [email protected]

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until September 27, 2026

Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end of September till early October

Step 3: On-site interviews end of October

Please submit your application documents in English.

* MD degree with long-standing clinical and scientific experience in metabolic diseases, cardiovascular, renal or internal medicine

* Long term experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in academic clinical research

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams

* Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups

* Skilled in presenting scientific content and facilitating cross-functional discussions

* High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and team orientation

* Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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

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: [email protected]