Scientist IV, Biotherapeutics

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Scientist IV to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in the discovery and molecular engineering of Biotherapeutics for unmet medical needs. This individual will be an integral member of the biotherapeutic Protein Engineering group, participating in efforts to identify fit for purpose multi‑specific biologics and engineering therapeutic proteins for improved drug‑like properties.

The candidate will act as a subject‑matter expert in protein engineering and help to drive internal capabilities towards an industry leading position. You will be expected to help drive a culture of excellence through successful project outcomes, advancement of scientific understanding, empowerment of staff and increased connection with the field through an external publication record and collaborative interactions within the industry.

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 company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of 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.

• Plan and execute fit for purpose multi‑specific biotherapeutic campaigns including molecular design, vector construction, and screening of constructs, providing solutions for real‑world drug discovery hurdles to project teams.
• Engineer novel proteins for function, stability, or develop ability through a combination of in‑silico and throughput‑based techniques, developing a target profile that considers a deep understanding of the target biology as well as standards for develop ability.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and ability to leverage in‑silico tools, including protein modeling software and data analysis platforms; strong preference for candidates with a computational background, including expertise in GenAI prompting, coding (especially Python), and familiarity with machine learning applications.
• Be familiar with advanced theory and current technologies in the field of protein engineering and make recommendations to management regarding the advancement of capabilities.
• Create a culture of excellence through continual process improvement, scientific curiosity and empowerment; develop and maintain outside visibility.
• Demonstrate independent thinking by proposing and implementing new experimental designs and concepts that contribute to research goals and reflect expert knowledge; identify potential patentable inventions.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of research team goals and work effectively toward achieving them; be able to participate as co‑leader or representative on multiple project teams and contribute to defining expertise‑related aspects of overall program goals.
• Mentor and develop scientific staff; execute experimental designs and oversee results of technicians and junior level scientists.
• Comply with all applicable regulations; ensure that work performed in the area of responsibility is conducted in a safe and compliant manner and maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
• Prepare 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 scientific meetings; deliver project updates to senior level management.
• Contribute to departmental administration; demonstrate fiscal responsibility with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel.

• Requires a Master's degree plus six (6) years of industry experience in a related field, or a…