Scientific Director Group Leader (m/f/d)

The position

The Scientific Director Group Leader, Biotherapeutics Discovery will lead and shape Boehringer Ingelheim's Biotherapeutics Discovery efforts at our Innovation Unit campus in Vienna, with a primary focus on T Cell Engagers (TcEs) and biologics in oncology.

This role has end-to-end accountability for advancing complex biologics discovery programs—from concept generation through IND—while driving innovation in multispecific biologics, particularly TcEs. The incumbent will serve as the scientific and strategic leader for Vienna-based activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality candidates aligned with portfolio priorities and global Biotherapeutics Discovery objectives.

The position requires strong scientific depth, visionary leadership, exceptional people leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed research organization to deliver transformative biologic medicines for patients.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and scientific excellence


• Deliver high-quality, development-ready biologic candidates through robust, data-driven decision-making at key portfolio milestones


• Partner closely with Oncology, CMC Development, Safety and Experimental Medicine teams to ensure seamless portfolio progression


• Serve as the Vienna point of accountability for TcE discovery activities and represent Biotherapeutics Discovery in governance and cross-functional decision forums


• Drive prioritization, resource allocation and risk management across discovery programs while establishing strategic collaborations with external partners, CROs and academic institutions

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in a biological, biomedical, or related scientific discipline


• 8+ years of experience leading biologics discovery and engineering teams in a matrix research environment


• Proven track record of advancing biologics programs from concept through IND, preferably within oncology


• Deep expertise in T Cell Engagers (TcEs), multispecific biologics, and complex biologic modalities


• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and geographies

Your Benefits

• Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us.


• Additional days off (“bridge-days”):  more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days.


• Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options.


• Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.


• Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health.


• Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!

The remuneration for this position starts at EUR 120.300 gross annual target salary per year (full time). The actual salary package depends on professional experience and qualifications. We will be happy to discuss further details in person.

 We are looking forward to receiving your application online!

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Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Martina Prenn.

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