Global Medical Advisor - Inflammation
Company: Boehringer Ingelheim
Location: Ridgefield
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
The Global Medical Advisor (GMA) is medically responsible for
the product-related Medical Affairs strategy, its implementation in
Global Brand Plans and guidance on executional excellence to
regional/local counterparts in Medicine. The GMA is the medical
ambassador for the brand to internal and external stakeholders.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 companies
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 Ingelheims high regard for our
employees. Duties & Responsibilities • Provides expertise and
strategic input to allow for efficient, scientifically and
medically adequate drug commercialization efforts in preparation
for launch until the end of the products lifecycle. • If
applicable, acts as Team Member Medical Affairs (TMMA) within core
team for his/her product(s). Closely collaborates with all relevant
internal global functions (e.g. Epidemiology, early and late-stage
Clinical Development teams, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety,
Marketing, PPSS (Product Pipeline Scientific Support), Corporate
Communications, Legal). • As part of the Medico-Marketing strategy
for his/her product(s) develops supports implementation of the
Global Medical Affairs Strategy into the global Brand plan, Global
Publications Plan, Core Medical Communication Points and Product
Maintenance and Optimization (PMO). Where applicable acts as
country/regional Brand Team Representative (BTR) and is accountable
for ensuring core market feedback reflected in Medical Affairs
Strategy. • In collaboration with the matrix team, plans for phase
IV trial program and non-interventional studies; where applicable
coordinates and provides guidance for the global Investigator
Initiated Studies (IIS) program in line with the scientific
platform and PMO summary. Together with the (A)HoM(Head of
Medicine) /CEG (Clinical Expert Group), approves trials/studies,
analyses and interprets data. Provides input into study analysis
and data management plans. Accountable for the roll-out of
scientific and study data pre- and post-launch. • Takes
product-specific responsibility for Phase IV trial and non-
interventional and IIS studies budget and global medical project
budget. • Provides medical and scientific expertise to
Medical/Marketing projects and supports related activities such as
educational programs, satellite symposia, promotional campaigns. •
Establishes and maintains Scientific Platform and provides
indication and product-specific guidance and training to
regions/countries. Ensures up-to-date information is shared with
local counterparts regarding the area of responsibility through
face-to-face meetings, regular webex telecons, intranet maintenance
and provision of Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) responses.
Iterates content depth format in line with feedback from
regions/countries. • Provides product specific input to global
Pharmacovigilance (PV) and global Regulatory Affairs (RA). •
Develops and/or provides input to, and has responsibility for the
execution of global Publication strategies and tactical plans.
Where relevant, writes and, in collaboration with the (A)HoM
reviews and approves publications within his/her project(s). •
Chairs or acts as member of Medical (Affairs) Subteams and
MedicoMarketing teams, as applicable. • Represents matrix team at
internal conferences and committees. • Plans, writes and maintains
Clinical and Regulatory documents such as: Medical Expert
Statements, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Overviews. Contributes
to PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Report), ASRs (Annual Safety
Report) and Company Core Data Sheet. • Maintains anexternal focus
to ensure a good understanding of the relevant customer groups for
his/her designated asset(s) e.g. Health Authorities, Key External
Experts, Associations, Patient groups, Payers etc. • Understands
the competitive landscape well and provides medical input with
respect to competitor landscape and scenario planning. Requirements
• MD, PhD or similar (specialist in the respective Therapeutic
Area) from an accredited institution. • With preferably two to five
(2-5) years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Medical
Department). • Successful track record in planning, conducting and
publication of Basic Science and/or Clinical Research. • Sound
medical and scientific leadership to drive high-priority projects
in collaboration with global matrix teams, regional/local
counterparts and external partners. • Ability to act with grace and
resilience under pressure. • Strong project management skills. •
Excellent communication skills. • Excellent cross-functional
collaboration skills and ability to work in virtual teams. • Full
command of English Language. • Excellent presentation, training and
facilitation skills. • Strong external focus to the international
scientific community, top level medical experts and all relevant
stakeholders. • A clear understanding of the relevant indication,
key stakeholders, key competitors, solid experience in study design
and data analysis are required.
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