Associate Director Computational Chemistry (Leiter/in - Forschung und Entwicklung)

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 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you will lead and develop a team of computational chemists contributing to small molecule and peptide research projects in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic Diseases Research.
• You will help shape the early project portfolio through target and tool assessments as well as active involvement in target identification.
• In cross-functional teams, you will lead research projects during target validation and lead finding stages.
• As part of interdisciplinary, international teams, you will design and optimize biologically active compounds and ensure computational tools are fully integrated into molecule design through your scientific expertise and guidance.
• Furthermore, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Computational Chemistry group and drive the digital transformation of small molecule drug discovery.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, or related discipline. Alternatively, master´s degree with long-term professional experience
• Proven track record and long-standing experience in small molecule drug discovery and familiarity with pharmacological and medicinal chemistry concepts
• Strong experience in target identification, validation, and assessment
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience with standard computational chemistry software packages in the context of small molecule drug discovery and familiarity with Linux and Python
• Experience in leading people (teams or projects) in a research context, preferably gained in an industrial drug discovery setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and mentoring skills paired with an agile and entrepreneurial mindset

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. With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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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 July 26, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to July 7, 2026, are guaranteed to be considered. Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid-July till mid-August Step 3: On-site interviews from August 31 till September 8, 2026 Please submit your application documents in English.