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Perspectives on Partnering

As a leader in animal health, we are always looking to the future. We stay ahead of the science and embrace disruptive technology. We analyze current and future trends to anticipate potential impacts on animal health. We connect with global experts to be at the forefront of knowledge on emerging and transboundary diseases. Our partners are central to this. Find out more about how we’re working together to address the big challenges in animal health.

Animal Health Partnering and Innovation Outlook 2026

2025 was a year of deal-making, deepening relationships with partners and strengthening connections with human pharma colleagues. Megan Grether, Global Head of Business Development & Licensing, Animal Health and Peter Florian, Head of Research, Animal Health, share their perspectives and look forward to the opportunities that will fuel our momentum in 2026.

The Partner’s Champion

Our global innovation network is supported by many external collaborations. These collaborations are rooted in scientific excellence, a shared passion to address unmet needs in animal health, and a mutual respect for each other’s opinions, goals and corporate culture. Cultivating these relationships to deliver long-term success is the role of our Transactions and Alliance Management teams.

Translating human pharma innovation into animal health breakthroughs

Sharing knowledge and expertise between animal and human health discovery may hold the key to accelerating innovation in many areas of unmet need in animal health. Megan Grether shares her perspectives on how collaborating across businesses can advance innovation.

How we're tackling parasitic diseases in animal health

Our approach is rooted in collaboration and innovation.

Partnering & Innovation Outlook for Animal Health in 2026

Megan Grether and Peter Florian share their perspectives on the opportunities that will fuel our momentum in 2026

Pitching for Partnerships in Animal Health

Early-stage partnerships are essential for driving innovation. See our top tips for pitch success!

Learn how Boehringer Ingelheim’s Veterinary Public Health (VPH) experts partner with governments and health authorities to monitor and deploy against highly transmissible diseases that threaten livestock health, economic systems, and global food supplies.

Inspiring future leaders in veterinary medicine and research

Our longstanding Veterinary Scholars Program invests in the next generation of veterinarians and animal health researchers.

Creating a rabies-free world requires multi-faceted collaboration

Learn how Boehringer joins forces with people and organizations worldwide to break down boundaries and eliminate rabies.

LastMile Initiative: support for Africa’s smallholder farms

We’ve helped build networks in remote sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to resources for livestock health and local food security.