Job Description

The Clinical Development & Operations Lead (CDOL) is member of Clinical Development Organization responsible for defining and delivering operational strategy for late-phase clinical programs within assigned indications or assets, with a strong focus on speed, quality, and value. This role is primarily involved in late-phase execution of clinical programs in obesity and MASH and operates as part of the global clinical development team. It works in close collaboration with Clinical Operations, Statistics, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, and other key functions to design robust operational strategies, establish data-driven timelines, and ensure high-quality trial execution across programs.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead clinical delivery and provide operational input into late-phase Clinical Development Plans (CDPs).
• Develop and oversee operational strategies, timelines, country and site selection, and sourcing models across assets.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistency, efficiency, and avoidance of redundancy across trials.
• Drive adoption of innovative trial designs, digital technologies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure patient-centric approaches and sustained expert engagement throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify feasibility risks, mitigation strategies, and external vendor needs prior to trial execution.
• Provide direction and deliver strategic key messages to trial teams to ensure trials are delivered as planned and maintain high level of engagement with clinical trial sites. Work collaboratively with Study Operations Team to share performance feedback for assigned trial team members.

Requirements

Candidate will be hired in at the level based on the education, experience and business need.Senior Associate Director Level (CDOL) Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in life sciences preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in clinical development or clinical operations.
• Experience in obesity and/or MASH strongly preferred.

Director Level (SR CDOL) Requirements

• PhD or MD with 5+ years of therapeutic area experience, or
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 15+ years of clinical trial experience.
• Extensive experience across all stages of global drug development.
• Experience in obesity and/or MASH strongly preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Deep understanding of clinical development and clinical operations within a global pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven leadership of complex, global clinical trial programs.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of global regulatory, ethical, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
• Commitment to ethical standards and patient-focused innovation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation

The base salary range for the CDOL is $170,000 to $269,000 and the base salary range for the SR CDOL is $200.000 to $316,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here