Principal Scientist as Biomarker Lead for Neuroscience and Mental Health

The Position

Join Us as a Principal Scientist - Shaping the Future of Mental Health

We're looking for a motivated Principal Scientist to help shape the future of clinical development in the field of neurodegeneration, psychiatry, and mental health.
As a Principal Scientist, you will play a key role in driving innovative translational strategies across the entire clinical development pipeline, with the ultimate goal of being first4patients.
In this strategic position, you will support the clinical drug research and development process by strategic planning and execution of data generation, all aspects of data analytics and by developing and implementing translational strategies with a specific focus on biomarkers in human patient populations.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? We'd love to hear from you - apply now!

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach.

This position is part time eligible with 80%.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role you will ensure timely delivery of state-of-the-art scientific concepts, data measurements and analyses for decision making throughout clinical drug development and registration including all necessary processes and documentation.
• Moreover, you will act as representative in trial and project teams and regulatory meetings.
• You will lead clinical development trials and project overarching topics in Experimental Medicine and will represent the respective area of responsibility in internal and external initiatives/working groups.
• Furthermore, you will implement collaborations and strategic partnerships with external bodies as well as organize and manage projects with external organizations like CROs, ARO.
• The continuously development and refinement of further functional processes and infrastructure will also be part of your tasks.

Requirements

• PhD or MD with longstanding experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities, or academic institutions
• Several years of experience in the area of neurology / psychiatry / mental health with strong scientific knowledge of the pathophysiology, experience in the development and implementation of biomarker concepts in clinical trials, research projects and drug development programs in the area of neurodegeneration and psychiatry
• Broad experience in tools and methods including technology oversight and competitive landscape relevant for business needs
• Experience with working in a matrix organization and managing a matrix team
• Broad knowledge in the area of expertise as well as broad knowledge of the drug development process required
• Strong teamwork and good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people, internally and externally (e.g., CROs, experts, management), also in global and remote context
• Ability to develop and deliver training related to Experimental Medicine topics required as well as ability to lead and facilitate meetings
• Fluent 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

Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until January 13th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to December 30th, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting mid/end of January 2026
Step 3: On-site interviews beginning/mid-February 2026

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