**The Position** Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader to spearhead innovation and automation in drug discovery. As the Head of the Global Discovery Sciences Automation and Innovation Team (gDS-AIT), you will play a pivotal role in redefining scientific processes, fostering groundbreaking discoveries, and empowering multidisciplinary teams. This is a unique opportunity to lead with vision, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting impact on global health and patient care. This position is part time eligible with min. 80%. **Tasks & responsibilities** + In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge automation strategies, seamlessly integrating AI and machine learning technologies to support Drug Discovery Sciences (DDS) and Boehringer Ingelheim’s global research portfolio across all therapeutic areas and development phases. + You will serve as a strategic advisor to the DDS leadership team and associated groups, identifying and championing automation opportunities that drive scientific and operational excellence. + Together with your team, you will design and implement forward-looking automation initiatives in close collaboration with subject matter experts and key internal partners, transforming innovative ideas into impactful capabilities that enhance the efficiency of DDS disciplines. + Your team will also be responsible for the continuous refinement of automation solutions, ensuring they evolve in step with the dynamic needs of our DDS community. + In partnership with both internal stakeholders and external collaborators (e.g., technology providers, academic institutions), you will evaluate, adopt, and promote novel technologies and methodologies to maintain a leading edge in automation and innovation. + You will foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and knowledge sharing—ensuring effective workload distribution and the dissemination of best practices across teams and functions. + As a people leader, you will inspire, mentor, and develop your team, identifying and nurturing talent to build a high-performing, future-ready organization. **Requirements** + PhD in natural sciences or engineering with several years of professional experience or longstanding experience as MSc in automation or process engineering + Experience in leading people as well as experience working in matrix environments and multidisciplinary, cross-functional, global teams + Expert in (lab) automation with a successful track record of influencing drug discovery / automation projects and driving innovative approaches; knowledge of the drug discovery process is a plus + Profound understanding of state-of-the-art automation technologies, including lab automation, mobile robotics, and AI/ML + Strong team player with a commitment to share knowledge through mentoring and team development + Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders + Fluent in German and English **Ready to contact us?** If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until July, 23th 2025. Step 2: Virtual meeting till end of July. Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of August. Please submit your application documents in English. Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.