Boehringer Ingelheim

Lead Data and AI – Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Define and drive the data and AI strategy for the Animal Health Business Unit, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.
  • Identify, prioritize, and govern a portfolio of high-impact data and AI use cases across the entire value chain.
  • Benchmark internal capabilities against industry peers and integrate leading practices.
  • Guide the implementation of roadmaps, monitor progress, and ensure measurable business impact.
  • Lead change management initiatives to embed data and AI into core business processes.
  • Establish and maintain data governance frameworks and oversee data quality and compliance activities.
  • Build internal capabilities and manage external partnerships and data acquisition.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Business, IT, HR and key markets.
  • Actively support and co-drive the implementation of selected high-priority use cases to ensure tangible value creation and provide hands-on support for functional DVOs.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or MBA.
  • Several years of leadership experience in an international environment, preferably within Pharma or Animal Health.
  • Strong change management capabilities and proven experience driving cultural transformation.
  • Extensive professional experience in data, digital, and/or business transformation.
  • Deep expertise in data strategy, AI use cases, data governance, and digital transformation.
  • Proven ability to translate strategy into execution and deliver measurable business impact.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills up to executive and board level.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to develop clear storylines, facilitate engaging workshops, and lead effective stakeholder meetings.
Benefits
  • Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed.
  • If you have any questions about the job posting or process, please contact our HR Direct Team: Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or email: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com.
  • Recruitment process:
  • Step 1: Online application — The job posting is expected to remain online until May 05, 2026. We reserve the right to remove the posting earlier. Applications submitted by April 24, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
  • Step 2: Virtual meetings scheduled from the end of April to the beginning of May 2026.
  • Step 3: On-site interviews scheduled from the end of May to the beginning of June 2026.
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Hard Skills & Tools
data strategyAI use casesdata governancedigital transformationdata qualitybusiness transformationchange management
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementanalytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skills
Certifications
Master’s degreeMBA