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
The Position
As Head of Communications HPBU, you will shape and drive an integrated external and internal communications strategy aligned with the HP Business Unit's priorities and the Global Corporate Affairs agenda.
This position provides a unique opportunity to shape a strong, consistent business unit narrative, support key transformation initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders - strengthening reputation, alignment, and impact across a complex global environment. In this role, you will be a member of the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and report directly to the Global Head of Corporate Affairs.
Tasks & responsibilities
* In this role, you will define and drive an integrated internal and external communications strategy for the Human Pharma Business Unit, fully aligned with business priorities as well as the Global Communications and Public and Governmental Affairs agendas.
* You will take a leading role in maintaining, developing, and further strengthening the HPBU narrative and its positive perception, ensuring that it is embedded in the Global Corporate Affairs Strategic Agenda.
* Partnering closely with Therapeutic Areas and TA Asset Leads, you will develop an integrated, cross-therapeutic-area disease awareness and product strategy. Therefore, you will ensure a consistent approach that delivers focus, impact and consistency across international brand plans.
* You will build, lead, and develop a strong product communications team, leveraging agencies where required and collaborating closely with Corporate Communications, Public and Governmental Affairs, Corporate Brand Management, as well as with the R/OPU communications teams and key HPBU stakeholders.
* Moreover, you will oversee BU issue management plans and procedures in line with Corporate Communications and global Boehringer crisis policies, ensuring readiness, alignment, and rapid response capabilities.
* In close collaboration with Group Sustainable Development Communications, you will anchor the HPBU communication strategy to the Sustainable Development "More Health" ambitions and position the Business Unit as a key player in Sustainable Development.
* Acting as trusted advisor to the business and the HP BU leadership team, you will support executive communications for key leaders in the business as part of the overall Corporate Affairs executive communications plans, including media preparation, speeches and presentations.

Requirements
* Master's degree in a relevant field
* Long-term functional communications leadership experience, including setting strategic direction and leading a group of diverse communications professionals, mentoring, and coaching communication professionals and teams
* Extensive knowledge of human pharma industry
* Proven track record in business unit and product communications, including media/press management, corporate brand, reputation, digital communication, as well as crisis and change management
* Solid international experience in global roles or environments with significant international exposure
* Strong business and market understanding, enabling the development of effective and relevant key messages
* Strategic, creative and business-savvy communicator with the capability to advise and influence senior leaders on the best communication practices for any given situation
* Fluent in English and preferably fluent in German and other languages

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.



Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

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 31st, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand.
Step 2: Virtual meeting
Step 3: On-site interviews