**The Position** Join a leading team in the field of "Drug Discovery Sciences" as a Principal Scientist in the in vitro ADME team. This role is a part of a global Research DMPK group and offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of multidisciplinary research teams. You will have the chance to actively contribute to the discovery of breakthrough medicines that improve the lives of patients worldwide. The mission of our global Research Department is to find high-quality first-in-class drug candidates. We are committed to making significant contributions to breakthrough therapeutic concepts, providing excellence in drug screening, profiling, optimization, and ensuring seamless transition of drug candidates to Development. Join our in vitro ADME team at one of the largest Research & Development sites in the industry. Be a part of our journey to revolutionize healthcare and improve lives. **Tasks & responsibilities** + As a highly experienced subject matter expert, you will act as a leading support to research project teams by providing scientific advice and consultation on drug transporter and DMPK-related topics. + You will be responsible for guiding and interpreting of DMPK experimental data related to in vitro ADME and in vivo pharmacokinetics. + Furthermore, you will lead the coordination of all Drug Discovery Sciences disciplines, including Research DMPK, CMC, Bioanalytic, and Biomarker functions in international research project teams. + You will lead a laboratory with focus on cell- and non-cell-based permeability/ drug transporter assays in a high-throughput environment. + In addition, you will supervise, maintain, and optimize assay workflows and develop new technologies and capabilities to identify clinically relevant transporter interactions. + Not least, you will solve specific questions associated with cellular permeability, using simple to complex cellular models in the discovery in vitro ADME space. **Requirements** + PhD (or equivalent) in biology, pharmacology, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, or related disciplines with long-term industrial experience + In-depth expertise in the field of drug transporters and permeability studies, transporter interactions, and set-up of new efflux and uptake assays + Sound knowledge of discovery DMPK / in vitro ADME, pharmacology and/or biology, ideally combined with experience as a DMPK representative in cross-functional research projects + Experience in managing a team + Collaborative, innovative, and enthusiastic personality with outstanding teamworking capabilities + Excellent spoken and written communication skills in 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 Recruiter: Marco Kolk Hiring Manager: Caroline MacLean 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.