**The Position** We are seeking an experienced, innovative and strategic communications leader to develop and implement R&D communication strategies. This pivotal role will manage key communication topics that directly impact our company's image and reputation as a research-based, innovative pharma player. As a global communicator, you will be responsible for delivering both internal and external communications across multiple R&D locations worldwide. This role offers a high degree of interaction with cross-functional teams and OneHP business stakeholders, providing a unique opportunity to influence and drive our global strategy. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. **Tasks & Responsibilities** + In your new role, you will manage an international communications team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment across multiple sites including Ingelheim, Biberach, Ridgefield, and Vienna. + Your role will involve developing and implementing a comprehensive communication and positioning strategy that highlights Boehringer Ingelheim's status as a leading global innovation-driven pharmaceutical company. + Cultivating a deep understanding of scientific excellence and innovation within the company will be a key part of your role, ensuring that these principles are communicated effectively to all IU R&D employees. + In the global biomedical ecosystem, including Pharma, Biotech, and Academia, you will position the Innovation Unit as a trusted partner and leading R&D institution. + Championing the identification and internalization of innovation will be your responsibility, providing strategic support to ensure these processes are integrated smoothly within the company's operations. + Collaboration will be a key part of your role, working closely with various functions within the company such as HPBU Comms, HP P&GA, Recruiting Campaigns, Group Media Relations, Group Employee Engagement, and R&D BU site communicators and leadership, to align the global creation, syndication, and distribution of news and editorial materials. **Requirements** + Master's degree in a relevant field, preferably with a science background coupled with long term years of leadership experience in communication, including direction setting, team leading, mentoring, and coaching in a top tier organization + Hands-on experience with a broad range of communication tools and techniques + In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D and a scientific background and international experience, either in global roles or with significant international exposure + Ability to speak the language of scientific and academic communities and translate complex R&D messages into relatable news stories for mainstream audiences + Proven track record in handling scientific communications, corporate external/internal communication, reputation management, digital communication, crisis management, and change management + A creative and business-savvy communicator with the ability to develop communication strategies that enhance key strategic messages + Fluency in English is a must, proficiency in other languages is a plus **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 March 12, 2025. Step 2: Virtual meeting until of March Step 3: On-site interviews beginning end of March 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.