The Position
The Global Brand Head for early brands drives the success of a brand from Proof of Concept (PoC) to the Release of Full Development (RoFD) milestone. This pivotal role focuses on creating and executing an integrated brand strategy that maximizes scientific, clinical, and commercial value. As Global Brand Head, you will lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and ensure strategic alignment to accelerate development milestones and unlock the brand's full potential.
Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of experts to shape and execute a bold, compliant, and impactful Brand Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area priorities and portfolio goals. Inspire collaboration across marketing, medical affairs, market access, and clinical development to achieve seamless execution.
• Empower and develop your team by fostering leadership excellence, building a cohesive and high-performing Brand Team, and promoting a culture of trust, psychological safety, and innovation. Support professional growth while driving strategic decisions that integrate scientific, commercial, and operational insights into a unified brand strategy.
• Create compelling product value propositions by aligning Target Product Profiles (TPPs) with clinical unmet needs and market dynamics. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful scientific and commercial value while ensuring cost-effective and compliant program execution.
• Deliver accurate global product forecasts and mitigate risks through proactive launch readiness planning. Partner with regional teams to ensure successful market entry and alignment with local strategies, driving market success through seamless execution.
• Optimize brand budgets and timelines by ensuring efficient resource allocation, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and identifying growth opportunities. Champion ethical conduct and compliance while acting as the primary voice of the Brand Team internally and externally.
• Engage with stakeholders and decision-makers to align program plans, maximize scientific and commercial value, and foster collaboration across networks. Build strong connections with the external community and regional colleagues to drive impactful outcomes for the brand.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Medical or Life Science (MD, PhD or MBA or equivalent) combined with long term experience in drug development and commercialization, with a focus on gastroenterology
• Several years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver clinical development programs, commercialization efforts, or complex projects with significant budgets
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of global markets, including external stakeholder engagement in therapeutic areas, with a proven track record of successful product launches
• Excel in crafting business plans, managing budgets and timelines, and implementing strategic decisions to ensure long-term project success
• Showcase an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a high-performance team culture, solving complex challenges, and driving impactful projects forward
• Thrive in collaborating with senior executives to align priorities, secure funding, and validate key decisions that support organizational goals
• Confidently navigate ambiguity, making independent decisions and prioritizing resources to achieve success in dynamic environments

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 "November 06th, 2025".
We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to "October 30, 2025" are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid November
Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of December
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