Boehringer Ingelheim · 23 hours ago
AD, Site Digital Innovation
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBoehringer Ingelheim is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to improving the lives of patients and customers. The AD, Site Digital Innovation role is responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives at the Athens Site by implementing innovative digital solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the exploration, evaluation, and deployment of innovative digital technologies to optimize processes
Efficiently, professionally and confidentially form and lead cross-functional projects and project teams and ensure excellent levels of customer service/stakeholder support are maintained while consistently evaluating how to improve and streamline processes
Identify, optimize and drive excellence by identifying synergies while considering the latest technology trends
Perform department activities as assigned and work independently as needed on special projects
Act as a subject matter key resource and may provide training for colleagues across the global business
Possess broad technical and GxP knowledge to assess and recommend the most suitable digital solutions for the production space
Provide high quality subject matter expert level information, knowledge sharing and support proactively in the following areas: digital innovation, automation, data evaluation, analysis, reporting, systems, implementation, etc. as requested
Drive the Athens digital evolution by challenging existing capabilities and providing/piloting new innovative solutions. These include disruptive solutions that are not obvious or known within the company, but make a strong contribution to the digital strategy at Boehringer
Consolidate, break down, and present findings from the pilots and experiment phases with a clear recommendation to senior management
Act as a mentor and trainer for both global and local colleagues
Strong collaboration with external vendors / technology networks (e.g. establishing pilots, evaluations for external knowledge services and quality intelligence as well as forming development partnerships with technology companies to demonstrate potential value for investments)
Scouting for key digital trends inside and outside pharma to redefine capabilities together with multidisciplinary business teams and in close collaboration with other scouting teams at Boehringer
Selecting the appropriate digital solutions and introducing them to Boehringer internal teams
Representation at key global internal and external digital forums, including developing key external networks to understand the dynamic landscape
Design, Lead and implement Organizational Change Management with respect to digital solutions
Lead teams through digital transformation with a focus on all ethical aspects from a digital perspective, cultural differences, generational differences, and how people behave and their unique needs during the adoption of new digital solutions
Maintain a strong understanding of local and global requirements, with a focus on GxP requirements and regulatory guidelines
Perform all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g. EMA, FDA, etc.), GxP and Company policies and procedures
Ensure functional excellence of the team through assisting with the hiring, developing and retaining key talent. When direct reports are assigned, build and maintain a highly skilled workforce of energized employees through hiring, developing, and retaining talents
Qualification
Required
A Degree in life sciences / data science, or similar qualification; focus on life sciences/data science, and/or digital solutions
Minimum of five (5) years experience working in project or program leadership role or digital leadership role
Experience within a GxP/Compliance environment strongly preferred
Drive, dedication and commitment to shape quickly evolving innovation initiatives combined with team spirit and an integrative personality
Strong passion for life sciences, technology and data including a strong technical knowledge
Ability to influence and lead change, including the ability to present coherent strategies and influence decision-makers at a senior management level
Customer focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Ability and a strong desire to know or learn something, interest, curiousness
Open-minded integrator having the ability to think outside of the box
High level of computer literacy (MS Office Suite Programs; MS Excel statistical functions, and database systems)
Expert oral and written communication skills and an ability to operate effectively in a team environment across departments
Must have a track record of successfully leading complex projects and initiatives
Demonstrated success in projects and initiatives aimed at implementing customer-oriented and measurable data and process improvements
Ability to simplify complex content to adapt to audience needs and understanding (internal/external)
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
Preferred
Masters degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefit programs
Programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after
Company
Boehringer Ingelheim
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 1885Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christian Eckermann
Corp. SVP BioPharma Network
Clemens Twardy
Corporate Vice President, Head of Global Supply Chain and Lifecycle Management Animal Health
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