US_Director, Science Policy

Boehringer Ingelheim•Washington D.C, WA

About The Position

The Director, Science Policy develops and executes U.S. public policy strategies related to biomedical innovation, scientific advancement, biotechnology competitiveness, clinical research, regulatory science, emerging technologies, and the broader U.S. science and innovation ecosystem. The role provides strategic counsel to Public & Government Affairs leadership and business partners on legislative, policy, scientific, and stakeholder developments affecting the research, development, approval, and delivery of innovative medicines and healthcare solutions. The Director identifies opportunities and risks in the policy landscape and recommends approaches that advance biomedical innovation, support patient access, strengthen U.S. scientific leadership, and support Boehringer Ingelheim’s business and reputation objectives. The Director collaborates across functions to develop company positions, thought leadership, and advocacy strategies, and represents the company with external stakeholders as appropriate. The role works closely with Regulatory Affairs and Policy, the Innovation Unit, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other teams. Regulatory Affairs retains responsibility for regulatory strategy, product-specific regulatory activities, health authority engagement, submissions, approvals, and scientific interactions with FDA. The Innovation Unit retains responsibility for R&D strategy, pipeline priorities, evidence generation, and scientific decision-making. The Director leads the public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership dimensions of assigned priorities, translating enterprise scientific priorities into coordinated external policy strategies. The position contributes to the discovery, development, and delivery of products to patients and customers, with opportunities for international collaboration and visibility. The company describes support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Compensation includes a base salary range of $230,400 to $345,600; the position may also be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, healthcare policy, life sciences, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, the pharmaceutical industry, trade associations, scientific organizations, research institutions, or government.
Demonstrated expertise in biomedical innovation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, clinical research, regulatory science, and FDA-related public policy issues.
Proven experience developing and executing public policy strategies that influence legislative, policy, scientific, or stakeholder outcomes.
Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and regulatory issues into clear policy positions and advocacy strategies, without assuming responsibility for product-specific regulatory strategy or health authority engagement.
Ability to build coalitions and productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, assess emerging trends and strategic implications, advise senior leadership, and influence decision-making in a matrixed organization.
Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and project leadership skills.
Demonstrated executive presence, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred, such as JD, MPH, MPP, MPA, MBA, PhD, or equivalent relevant advanced education.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute U.S. public policy strategies supporting biomedical innovation, scientific advancement, biotechnology competitiveness, clinical research, regulatory science, emerging technologies, and modernization of the healthcare innovation ecosystem.
Advise Public & Government Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners on legislative, policy, scientific, and stakeholder developments; anticipate emerging issues and assess implications for research, innovation, patients, business objectives, and reputation.
Collaborate with relevant teams to develop and maintain enterprise policy positions, thought leadership frameworks, issue analyses, and strategic recommendations.
Work with the Innovation Unit to understand scientific priorities and innovation challenges, and with Regulatory Affairs and Policy to inform public policy positions with regulatory expertise.
Coordinate with Public Policy, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Communications, Legal, Compliance, Value & Access, and relevant business teams.
Design and support advocacy strategies involving policymakers, scientific organizations, academic institutions, industry stakeholders, patient organizations, and other partners.
Represent Boehringer Ingelheim, as appropriate and in coordination with internal functions, in trade associations, coalitions, policy forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Assess emerging federal legislative, policy, scientific, and technology developments affecting biomedical research, therapeutic development, evidence generation, and innovation; translate them into timely insights, strategic implications, and recommended actions.
Develop policy briefs, executive presentations and slide decks, position papers, issue analyses, talking points, and other strategic communications for senior leadership and stakeholders.
Lead assigned cross-functional science and innovation policy initiatives by establishing objectives, workplans, roles, milestones, and measures of success; coordinate participating functions, surface issues, and drive execution.