Boehringer Ingelheim is hiring a

Lead Innovation & Transformation

Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

The Position

Shape the future of Legal Operations – globally and strategically.
Are you ready to drive transformation and innovation at the intersection of law, technology, and business? Join us as Lead Transformation & Innovation and take ownership of pioneering initiatives that redefine how Legal & Compliance operates worldwide. If you thrive in complex, uncharted territory and want to make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity.

Tasks & responsibilities

You will contribute to shaping mid- to long-term Legal Operations strategies and influence the global operating model of Legal & Compliance.
Acting as a key advisor, you will present strategic recommendations to leadership teams and drive decision-making aligned with business objectives.
A comprehensive AI strategy will be designed and implemented under your leadership, integrating cutting-edge technologies into existing workflows.
You will lead functional transformation initiatives within the legal function and across the broader organization, managing complex, undefined challenges.
Under your leadership, innovative initiatives will be established, including pilot programs for emerging technologies and new service delivery models.
Best practices for lean, risk-oriented legal processes will be defined and implemented while you coach cross-functional workstreams.
You will monitor legal operations trends across industries, conduct benchmarking studies, and represent the function at relevant conferences.
Performance measurement systems and predictive analytics will be developed to create executive dashboards and reporting mechanisms for Legal Operations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Law, IT, or Business Administration (MBA)
Several years of profound experience in Legal Operations within an international consultancy or multinational legal department
Proven track record in global project management, transformation, and cultural change initiatives
Expertise in legal operations management systems, strategy roadmap development, and technology-driven solutions
Strong analytical skills combined with strategic and long-term thinking
Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with senior leadership
Fluent in English are mandatory; German skills are beneficial

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 January 16th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to January 7th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid till end of January
Step 3: On-site interviews beginning in February

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