SR Principal​/Principal Expert, Manufacturing Science & Technology

SR Principal/Principal Expert, Manufacturing Science & Technology

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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.

• Be the “go to” technical expert for Global MSAT and Operations leadership for BIAH products and processes, providing analysis and guidance throughout the product/process method lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance for change requests autonomously.
• Analyze complex process/product data and prepare reports for decision making.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and influence on processes and strategies for troubleshooting, root cause analysis and execution of technical transfer, manufacturing deviations, validations, analytical tests, etc.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for questions received from Regulatory Authorities in various regulatory processes, e.g., geographical expansion of existing products, post‑approval changes on existing registrations.
• Lead strategy development and deployment of technical solutions for process optimization/improvement of analytical test methods with possible impact on cost of goods.
• Lead scientific exploration on existing BIAH technologies to guide definition of Technology Standards.
• Author technical Position Papers for the MSAT Organization.
• Recommend and advocate “as expert voice” for new technologies for potential use in existing or new manufacturing processes and for future‑oriented Technology Platforms.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate individual level of theoretical and practical expertise to respond to the needs of BIAH.
• Lead the MSAT mentorship program and mentor MSAT experts in experiential technical and transferable knowledge growth.
• Lead the exchange program of technology expertise across global and local MSAT teams.
• Participate as an active and influential member of industry working groups representing BIAH.
• Lead and advance product/process knowledge within global and local MSAT teams.
• Serve as the global supply technical lead for new product developments in a Global Innovation‑led team.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for user requirements, product or process changes.
• Develop, structure, and lead cross‑functional streams/projects/programs aligned with project management methodology.
• Propose and manage scope, budget, schedule, and associated risks to deliver fully functional deliverables/projects meeting customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and BI/external standards (EHS, VICH, corporate procedures, GxP, etc.).
• Establish and maintain communication tools (e.g., project charter, monthly reports) to effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure and measure customer satisfaction along the project lifecycle.

• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences) with a minimum of 5 years direct industry experience.
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 10 years direct industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 14 years direct industry experience, including at least 3 years leading, influencing, and developing people across the organization.
• Additional qualification in Business (Supply Chain, Economics) preferred.
• Professional Certification in Scientific field or Project Management preferred.
• Expertise in novel technologies or sciences is an advantage.
• Demonstrate…