SR AD, Bioinformatics

Job Summary

The position ensures critical sequencing, data analysis and protein design support are provided to the different functions within Global Innovation enabling new target discovery and design of first‑class vaccines and biologics. The incumbent leads a global interdisciplinary team of bioinformaticians and scientists with diverse skill sets including next‑generation sequencing, OMICs analysis, phylogenetic analysis as well as protein and antibody design. The position is responsible for ensuring that the Bioinformatics team efficiently manages interfaces with multiple teams within Global Innovation, delivering essential work packages in accordance with agreed priorities and timelines.

It also manages connections within Human Pharma, Information Technology, identifies and implements new methodologies and technologies that enhance the efficiency and bioinformatic capabilities of the team, keeps current with relevant scientific literature, and upholds governance and processes for the projects of the Bioinformatics team.

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, development opportunities, and mentorship to a team of bioinformaticians and scientists. Provide clear direction and role clarity in this complex environment. Promote, inspire, and support a culture of scientific inquiry and discovery and build a learning culture that delivers scientific excellence.
• Ensure the Bioinformatics team maintains and builds on institutional knowledge of competitive developments in the field of bioinformatics. Provide expertise for the evaluation of new and emerging technologies and methodologies that may be applied to enhance the team’s efficiency and bioinformatic capabilities with the ultimate goal of filling and rapidly progressing Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health pipeline.
• Prepare and support the preparation of clear technical reports, publications and oral presentations. Independently communicate results in the form of reports and/or presentations, present responsibly and defend own work at meetings, deliver updates to senior‑level management, and contribute and present project‑related topics within designated Global Innovation forums.
• Manage the drafting and execution of contracts with external academic and research institute partners, working closely with Legal and Intellectual Property, and lead IP development and long‑term value of BI assets.
• Be a trusted, collaborative partner with key experts internally (AH and HP) and externally (universities, CRO, governmental institutes). Build a global network of KOLs, experts and collaborators to ensure that BI has access to leading expertise in bioinformatics. Ensure BI is the preferred partner for new technologies and methodologies in the field and facilitate a collaborative environment for identification, evaluation and progression of strategic opportunities in the field of bioinformatics.
• Prepare and manage annual budget, internal and external resources to deliver the best return on investment to the business, in line with agreed milestones and timelines, and ensure optimal allocation of people and money to projects.
• Use project‑management skills to ensure collaboration with other Global Innovation functions to enable smooth transitions through the research and development process.

• Veterinary Degree/University Degree in Biological science + PhD in molecular biology with specific emphasis on bioinformatics. At least 10 years’ experience in research or industrial veterinary medicine, specifically in bioinformatics. Deep knowledge of emerging technologies in bioinformatics.
• In‑depth understanding of molecular biology, genetics and bioinformatics, and animal diseases and their impact.
• Proven record of applied research evidenced by publications and patents. Strong understanding of next‑generation sequencing, virus discovery, adventitious agent detection and genomics and transcriptomics of bacteria, viruses and eukaryotic cells.
• Strong understanding of adjacent fields of protein characterization, structural biology, proteomics, and the ability to translate this knowledge into applications resulting in viable vaccine and…