Executive Director, Animal Health Business Law

Executive Director, Animal Health Business Law

Description

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 opportunities for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company’s 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.

The Executive Director, Animal Health Business Law is the senior legal advisor for BIAH USA Commercial Business, leading a high‑performing legal and brand security team. This role will provide strategic legal counsel, drive operational excellence, and enable compliant innovation across a $2.4+B business. The incumbent provides a broad range of legal services to clients at the CMC level or below as a member of the Commercial Leadership Team.

The level of counseling provided requires in-depth knowledge of the business, management, and legal and regulatory environment; and the ability to communicate the legal risks associated with making specific strategic decisions. The impact of all legal advice provided at this level is extremely high, as President of BIAH USA and strategic decision makers incorporate expert counsel into their decision‑making process.

• Primary Legal Advisor to the President, BIAH USA, and the US AH Commercial Leadership Team.
• Provide advice on a wide range of legal topics, including FDA, EPA, USDA, FTC regulations, and antitrust regulations.
• Member of BIAH USA Commercial Leadership Team and BIAH USA Legal Leadership Team.
• Strategic Business Partner to senior business leaders.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver operational excellence in legal services.
• Accountable for, in close coordination with the Compliance Officer and VP, Litigation, Compliance & Risk Management within US AH commercial teams, including commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Manage a team of five: three attorneys, one paralegal and one brand security expert.
• Mentor and train attorneys, paralegals and other personnel within the department.

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Six-plus (6+) years of leadership experience (leading employees, leaders, projects, or business/functions).
• Substantive legal knowledge and experience in operations and regulatory law.
• Knowledge of animal health or pharmaceutical industry and a substantive understanding of compliance‑related issues; general knowledge of litigation and risk management.
• Understanding of regulatory and political changes at state, national, and international levels.
• Strong business acumen, legal expertise, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to evaluate risk and willingness to assume prudent risks.
• High emotional intelligence and people leadership.

• 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.

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