WHO ARE WE?

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 53,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 8 mid-sized countries: Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI is a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Innovation Manager Mental Health (IM) , you will be primarily responsible for project management of healthcare pathway optimization. You will be accountable for the driving of partnerships between relevant internal & external stakeholders, bringing them to a joint effort of understanding care gaps in the assigned Therapeutic Area (Mental Health) and committing to address them by e.g. defining KPI’s and timelines for implementation.

Furthermore, you will execute strategies and activities related to guidelines on a National level, SAM strategy and first point of contact for external Strategic accounts with a national impact (implementing project steering committee recommendations and driving consensus across the relevant hospitals/clinics).

You will have the opportunity to make a serious impact on our MIDIc Mental Health Core team! - join us and bring your knowledge, passion and energy!

This role is based in our office in Amsterdam , in the new EDGE Amsterdam West (https://edge.tech/developments/edge-amsterdam-west) , a building with a modern and very sustainable architecture. This is a role that requires frequent travelling (up to 50% of the time).

You will report directly to the Head of Market Access & HC Affairs.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a project plan & committed team (stakeholders) to develop & implement (e)Health concepts/ Care programs within the (focus) indication areas, in line with brand strategies.

• Provide input to annually strategic and operational brand plan (ICP).

• Oversee the scientific intent and potential value and impact of planned initiatives within the care pathway optimization and liaise between internal Core Team and external steering committee about which projects to pursue (bottleneck analysis & project prioritization).

• Amplify the care pathway optimization program through initiatives that builds more HCP/PO ambassadors to amplify efforts of steering national EEs/HCPs.

• Build and manage internal & external relationships with relevant stakeholders according to a transparent annual plan with concrete objectives & deadlines.

• Structurally collect and exchange information and insights with all relevant stakeholders, within all relevant teams.

• Signaling knowledge & information gaps and propose training requirements.

• Lead projects and teams/persons to drive the innovation activities.

• Preparing, implementing, leading and monitoring the progress of (Disease Management & Health Care) projects.

• Timely identification and reporting of potential bottlenecks. Contingency planning on the basis of these evaluations.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• You have a master’s degree, PhD in Medicine, Pharmacology, Life Sciences or similar.

• 5 years of experience in a scientific, clinical, or pharmaceutical environment (ideally in the field of mental health e.g., through clinical experience or medical affairs/market access/healthcare affairs).

• Knowledge of European Healthcare systems and its relevant multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional decision making.

• Business acumen, scientific mindset and you work autonomously.

• Ability to process & simplify complex information.

• Excellent command of the English language.

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

• Experience working in cross-border teams and / or in an international environment.

• Ability to effectively build & manage relationships with different stakeholders internally & externally.

• Outstanding strategic, tactical & project management skills.

• Strong in influence and persuasion abilities.

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills with a growth mindset, be open to and drive changes.

• “Beyond the brand” thinking & ability to build bridges.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer (https://www.top-employers.com/en/global-top-employers/) certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region:

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace , OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/corporate-profile/lifelong-learning-our-virtual-campus)

• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme)

• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building

• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize

• A very diverse team (currently over 38 nationalities) that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere!

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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