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Boehringer Ingelheim · 2 weeks ago

Executive Director, Computational Safety

Ridgefield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $394K/yr

10+ years exp

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a visionary leader to build and lead their Computational Safety team. This role involves shaping strategy and delivering impactful solutions across therapeutic portfolios while driving innovation in predictive safety assessment using modern computational approaches.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the computational safety strategy in alignment with broader Computational Innovation objectives in the Innovation Unit (IU). Provide long-term vision and oversee cross-functional integration with Research, Clinical Pharmacology, Safety, and IT

Impact Delivery: Lead the development of AI models and computational tools to generate data-driven insights and deliver in silico safety reports for portfolio projects. Manage project timelines and budgets for timely, cost-effective results

Innovation: Stay at the forefront of computational safety advancements across industry, collaborate with academic partners, and integrate new technologies and approaches into our drug discovery and development processes

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other Computational Innovation teams (Computational Biology, Human Genetics, Data Excellence, AI/ML) and with partner functions to deliver computational solutions that impact projects. Build and maintain strategic relationships across the organizations

Team Management & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team. Represent the organization externally and influence global governance

Qualification

Computational BiologyAI/ML methodsPredictive modelingMulti-omics data analysisPh.D. in related fieldStrategic leadershipTeam managementCross-functional collaborationBudget managementOutsourcing experienceCross-site operationsToxicology knowledgePharmacology knowledge

Required

Ph.D. degree in Computational Biology/Chemistry/Toxicology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related scientific field required

Minimum 10- 15 years of experience in computational drug safety in a pharmaceutical company, with deep knowledge of toxicology, pharmacology, and the role of safety and computation in the drug discovery and development process

Five-plus (5+) years of experience in strategic leadership, global team management, and cross-functional influence

Experience managing budgets, outsourcing, and cross-site operations

Demonstrated track record of translating computational innovation, e.g., AI/ML methods, predictive modeling, multi-omics data analysis, and effective use of public/commercial data sources into tangible decisions and impacts in drug portfolio projects

Proven ability to deliver scalable, high-impact insights and tools that shape decision-making

Respected contributor to strategic conversations, even without formal team leadership

Demonstrated track record of initiating, building, and scaling ideas across silos

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

Benefits

Role specific variable or performance-based bonus

Other compensation elements

Company

Boehringer Ingelheim

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 1885

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU

10001+ employees