Boehringer Ingelheim is hiring a

(Senior) Principal Clinical Data Scientist

Biberach, Germany

The Position

Join us at the forefront of innovation in early Oncology clinical development, where your expertise as a (Senior) Principal Clinical Data Scientist will shape the future of clinical drug development.

In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic planning and execution across the entire analytics spectrum—from descriptive and diagnostic insights to predictive and prescriptive modeling—leveraging clinical trial data, registries, and real‑world data. You will represent biostatistics at the asset level, coordinating and collaborating closely with programming and data management to ensure scientific excellence. Working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment, you will influence trial design, assess clinical trial strategies and development scenarios, as well as help unlock new possibilities for patients in need.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and help us advance the next generation of Oncology therapies.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach.

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 1-2 days per week on site.

This position can be filled either as Principal Clinical Data Scientist or Senior Principal Clinical Data Scientist.

This position is part time eligible with 80%.

Tasks & responsibilities

In your new role, you will lead and oversee designing, transforming, analyzing and reporting of complex early Oncology clinical trials, projects or additional R&D data sources such as registries and real world database tailored to specific use cases, projects, or assets.
You will develop and implement fit-for-purpose statistical designs and Go/NoGo decision frameworks through simulations and scenario planning to ensure high-quality evidence generation.
In addition, you will apply advanced statistical methodologies, stay abreast of internal and external developments in data science, and translate emerging insights into innovative approaches for early Oncology development.
You will foster innovative digital strategies to produce sophisticated, intelligent optimization solutions, innovative processes and predictive models.
Moreover, you will present compelling, validated narratives on complex data‑science topics to Biostatistics colleagues and cross‑functional stakeholders within and outside of Boehringer Ingelheim.
You will guide colleagues, internal and external customers, and external providers on data science related tasks, while coordinating cross‑functionally with programming and data‑management teams and supporting the clinical drug‑development process where applicable.
Additionally, you will participate in cross‑functional (external) working groups, contribute to regulatory interactions by ensuring statistical rigor, collaborate cross-functional as a team player, and liaise with late‑phase Oncology Biostatistics and Data Science teams to leverage synergies and share knowledge.

Additional tasks for the Senior role

You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Process Lead for designing, transforming, analyzing, and reporting complex early Oncology clinical trials and other challenging R&D datasets such as registries and real‑world databases.
Moreover, you will lead cross‑functional BI working groups as well as drive or plan key data‑science aspects.
You will identify emerging trends and advancements in data science within and outside Boehringer Ingelheim to proactively shape innovative analytical practices.
In addition, you will foster advanced digital and predictive solutions, including intelligent optimization approaches, and, where applicable, support the clinical drug‑development process up to the Therapeutic Area or asset level.

Requirements

Completed university degree from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.) with longstanding relevant professional experience or alternatively Doctoral Degree (PhD) with several years professional experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities or academic institutions. Working experience might be partially compensated by broad and deep topic-specific knowledge.
Advanced project lead experience as well as broad knowledge and advanced experience in software languages relevant for business needs and understanding of clinical trial development process required
Preferred to have basic medical understanding of Oncology disease areas, including familiarity with clinical endpoints, RECIST criteria, cancer-related terminology, therapeutic strategies and statistical modeling for translational research
In-depth understanding of advanced statistical concepts related to Data Science combined with understanding and applying key principles of data science
Demonstrated broad knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in complex clinical trials, in projects with established Boehringer Ingelheim experience or data from other sources in clinical research and development
Thorough knowledge of statistical methodology, design of clinical trials or clinical experiments, basic medical terminology and on processing clinical trial information
Comprehensive knowledge and application of international clinical and statistical regulations and guidelines (including all ICH regions), global therapeutic‑area–specific development guidance, and internal clinical development processes and SOPs
Ability to lead and facilitate meetings as well as develop and deliver trainings related to data science paired with fluency in English

Additional requirements for the Senior role

Doctoral Degree (PhD) from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.) with long-term relevant professional experience
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in complex situations that represent new challenges and for which project and therapeutic knowledge is not given
Excellent knowledge of statistical methodology, design of clinical trials or clinical experiments, basic medical terminology and on processing clinical trial information
Advanced understanding of cutting-edge statistical concepts related to Data Science
Comprehensive working knowledge of broad variety of aspects of relevant software languages.

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 March 12th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to March 5th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting end of March
Step 3: On-site interviews early to mid-April

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