Digital Expert - Drug Discovery Sciences

The Position

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation in drug discovery? As a Digital Expert, you will pioneer digital and AI innovations that shape how the global Drug Discovery Sciences (gDDS) makes key decisions in the development of new medicines.

Join the Data and Digital Sciences (DDS²) team as a digitalization expert who actively drives data workflow and agentic AI innovation in drug discovery. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with gDDS subject matter experts across pre-clinical drug discovery, from target validation and biomarker discovery to hit identification and candidate selection. You will lead innovation projects and implement transformative solutions in gDDS that directly benefit Boehringer’s research programs and help bring new medicines to patients.

This is an onsite position located in Biberach. This position is part time eligible with 80%.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you will lead and drive digital innovation projects in gDDS with internal and external stakeholders across drug discovery from target validation to candidate selection.
• You will apply your expertise hands-on to deliver high-quality digital workflows and agentic AI tools in areas such as high-throughput screening, pre-clinical CMC, in vitro and in vivo DMPK, PK/PD, and safety pharmacology.
• Furthermore, you will identify internal and external innovation opportunities and integrate them into gDDS’s digital landscape in close alignment with the digital strategy of the Innovation Unit.
• You will collaborate with partners across drug discovery disciplines to support ongoing discovery programs with fit-for-purpose digital workflows and agentic AI tools.
• Moreover, you will engage internal and external development teams and guide their implementation activities with expert advice.
• In addition, you will promote digital innovation within the gDDS and beyond by presenting digital innovation initiatives throughout Boehringer’s Innovation Unit.

Requirements

• PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Information Technology or a related discipline; alternatively, equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience working in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams; experience in the pharmaceutical industry is beneficial.
• Demonstrated success in driving digital innovation in pharmaceutical research, drug discovery, biology or medicine. Project management experience is beneficial.
• Profound understanding in theory and principle of digital data workflows and AI solutions with application to pharmaceutical research.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python or R) and implementation of AI tools. Experience in full-stack development is beneficial.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with internal and external drug discovery experts.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding peers and working in cross-functional matrix project teams, combined with fluency in written and spoken English.

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

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:

1. Online application - The job posting is presumably online until August 17th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to August 14th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
2. Virtual meeting in the period from beginning to mid of September 2026.
3. On-site interviews mid of September 2026.

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: CV and Cover Letter.

Please submit your application documents in English.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow.