(Senior) Principal Scientist

**The Position**:
Are you an expert in Translational Medicine and Ophthalmic Imaging? Do you have an interest in drug development, as well as knowledge and practical experience in the field of ophthalmic imaging technologies and image analysis? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the global department Translational Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology (TMCP) at our site in Biberach, Germany.
- the-art technologies and data analytics, support start of development decision points (SoDs) and enable Precision Medicine to deliver differentiated therapies for patients.

**Tasks & responsibilities**:

- In your new role, you will support drug development projects in the transition from research to clinical development and up to clinical phase III, including submission, by providing your expertise in clinical imaging biomarkers with strong focus on ophthalmic imaging technologies and image analysis.
- You will successfully implement biomarker strategies in clinical trials and translational studies in close collaboration with Clinical Operations as well as with academic labs and CROs.
- Together with other early clinical development functions, you will ensure that the biomarker data package enables PoCP and supports the Target Product Profile.
- You will establish a network of leading academic partners to ensure a continuous exchange about ophthalmic imaging/image analysis methodologies and in vivo biomarkers across projects.
- Furthermore, you will design and lead experimental medicine studies to validate clinical imaging biomarkers in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Additional tasks & responsibilities for the Senior role:

- In addition to the above, you will act as the primary internal reference contact for clinical imaging approaches in eye conditions.
- You will represent Translational Medicine & Biomarker Platforms in the TMCP Retinal Health Strategy Team to co-create and finalize translational deliverables with timelines, budget, and internal resources to meet the deliverables.

**Requirements**:

- PhD/OD or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Bio-/Medical Physics, Biology, Optometry or comparable with a strong track record of independent clinical/research activities in the field of clinical imaging
- Multiple years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent working experience, working experience in a pharmaceutical or diagnostic company is a plus
- Knowledge in implementing ophthalmic imaging, e.g., OCT, OCT-A, CFP, FAF, FA, and image analysis technologies
- Deep understanding of the acquisition and analysis of imaging data and linkage between imaging markers and clinical endpoints
- Good knowledge about relevant regulatory regulations applicable for clinical imaging and drug development, e.g., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA industry guidance
- Able to project opinions and knowledge with confidence, authority, respect, and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of Boehringer Ingelheim colleagues and external partners
- Collaborative, innovative, self-directed, with outstanding team-working and communication skills; the international nature of the task requires excellent English - both spoken and written

Additional requirements for the Senior role:

- Long-term experience in the field of clinical ophthalmic imaging, plus several years of working experience in a pharmaceutical or diagnostic company
- Excellent leadership skills, successfully proven in project team settings, and proven ability to deliver results

**Ready to contact us?**:
Recruitment process:
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from beginning till mid of June

Step 3: On-site interviews mid till End of June