Senior Scientist Pharmacokinetics (m/f/d) (Specialist Physician - Clinical Pharmacology)

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we develop groundbreaking therapies that improve the lives of humans and animals. As a company founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, we take a long-term perspective. With 52,000 employees worldwide, we implement our goals while promoting a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive corporate culture. We are convinced: with talented and ambitious employees and their passion for innovation, we repeatedly push the boundaries of what is achievable.

The Position

As a Senior Scientist Pharmacokinetics, you will play a central role in the further development of innovative solutions in the area of Animal Health, from early research to development. In a globally networked environment, you will contribute your scientific expertise to enable data-driven decisions and shape sustainable therapeutic strategies. In close cooperation with cross-functional teams, you will translate complex pharmacokinetic insights into impactful development plans.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• As a central scientific contact person, you will represent pharmacokinetics in global, cross-functional R&D teams, from early drug discovery through candidate selection to the development of various Animal Health modalities.
• Through the evaluation and integration of PK, PK/PD, and DMPK data, you will generate holistic insights that define target and product profiles and steer the program strategy in veterinary drug development.
• You will design, manage, and interpret PK and PK/PD studies and ensure that these comply with regulatory requirements, animal welfare principles, as well as high scientific and qualitative standards.
• With your expertise in innovative PK analysis and PK/PD modeling, you will support the optimization of drug candidates, provide decision-making bases for important milestones, and strengthen global development strategies.
• Through your participation in regulatory filings and exchange with authorities, you will provide sound scientific and technical input to ensure a robust PK/PD justification across development programs.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Life Sciences (e.g., pharmacy, biology, veterinary medicine, or comparable) as well as several years of relevant industry experience in drug research and/or development (experience in the area of Animal Health is an advantage)
• Sound expertise in pharmacokinetics as well as in the assessment of exposure-response relationships across various therapeutic modalities
• Proven experience in the planning, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of in vivo PK and PK/PD studies
• Experience in using pharmacokinetic modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Phoenix, R, PK Sim, GastroPlus)
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, study design principles, scientific best practices, as well as GLP
• Experience in risk assessment and minimization as well as the ability to translate scientific data into development strategies and decisions
• Strong teamwork skills as well as the ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional teams
• Very good communication and presentation skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously as well as strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills

As part of pay transparency, the intended compensation will be shared during the recruitment process. In addition to our competitive salaries, we offer a diverse range of benefits. Applications from people with severe disabilities are very welcome; in the case of equal suitability, these will be given preference. What We Offer

With us, you can grow, collaborate, be innovative, and improve lives.

We offer you challenging activities in a respectful and collegial global working environment with a variety of innovation-oriented mindsets and methods. Furthermore, qualification and development for all employees are of central importance to us, because your growth is our growth.

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global employer committed to equal opportunity and is proud of its diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome a diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment from which our employees, patients, and communities benefit.

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Do you want to get in touch with us? Do you have any questions regarding the job advertisement or the next steps? Please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel.: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via email: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com The recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - application deadline is 07.08.2026 Step 2: Virtual meeting in July/August Step 3: On-site interviews in July/August