OUR COMPANY At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. The Position Shape the future of insights and business value through data — lead transformation, enable AI, and deliver real business impact. Are you ready to take ownership of a complex data landscape, build and optimize data and knowledge management in our Human Pharma Business? Step into a key leadership role where you will drive transformation initiatives, empower teams, and position data as a critical driver of business insights and as the foundation of analytics and AI. Tasks & responsibilities * Leading the data management strategy that focuses on enabling the Human Pharma Business strategy. You will focus on driving automation, at scale delivery, and performance across all data management to support business growth, efficiencies and agility. * Driving the delivery of data products, you will ensure scalable, interoperable data products and solutions that enable AI & analytics across multiple domains. * Ensuring high-quality data modelling, the role will establish robust structures for seamless integration of diverse data sources for actionable insights. * Driving AI readiness, you will be accountable for ontology & semantic delivery and management. Ensuring data is AI ready, high quality and easily accessible for end users. * Optimizing the operating model, you will oversee the end-to-end data lifecycle, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security. * Collaborating across functions, you will work closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure business requirements are harmonized and standards are adhered to across the business unit. * Building and developing high-performing teams, you will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while driving performance against clear goals, delivering excellence in data management. Requirements * Master's Degree or MBA in Information Management, data management, or a related field. * Several years of leadership in the pharmaceutical or another regulated industry or strong FMCG background * Exceptionally strong business acumen and the ability to partner with senior business stakeholders to ensure both funding and business buy-in is critical to the success of the role. * Experience translating business needs into scalable, reusable data products * Track record in managing end-to-end processes, KPIs, and organizational change while ensuring compliance * Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at executive level, the role requires strong communication capabilities, both written and verbal. * Strong people leadership experience in global organizations. * Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus 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. 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 21st, 2026. Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid till end of July Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of month August Please submit your application documents in English.