(Senior) Digital Innovation Manager

The Position

We are heading on an exciting path towards an increasingly digital environment. Your mission as a Senior Digital Innovation Manager, is to shape the future of our organization by setting the direction as a scout for new systems, structures, and procedures that encourage a culture and mentality of digital innovation.
 
Join us on this journey as we continue to innovate and transform the digital landscape at Boehringer Ingelheim.    This position is part time eligible with 80%.    

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you will collaborate with all GFE Building Blocks – Engineering, Security, Environment Health and Safety / Sustainability, Real Estate and Facility Management to identify opportunities that bridge the gap between the current and future digital landscape. 
• Based on your solid expertise you will actively scout new technologies that can lead to valuable innovation projects.
• Building an external innovation network to transfer innovations from other industries and companies to Boehringer Ingelheim will also be part of your main responsibilities.
• With your expertise, you will setup the resulting projects to drive the digital transformation. 
• Moreover, you will provide guidance and support to functions and businesses throughout the digital innovation process. 

 
Additional tasks & responsibilities for the Senior role:  

• You will develop the projects to reach the Digital Vision to ensure a future oriented and competitive digital landscape leveraging the Boehringer Ingelheim digital community.
• Furthermore, you will use Digitalization & Innovation project portfolios to select and prioritize the right projects to maximize value and success.
• You will be accountable for establishing frameworks, structures, and processes that foster a culture and mindset of digital innovation. 
• In addition, you will have an existing network that you can use to identify and implement high value use cases.

   

Requirements

• Completed Master's degree in the field of Innovation Management, Data Analytics or similar with several years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in project management, specifically in steering digital transformation projects
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills at all levels of management paired with strong team leadership and development skills
• Highly experienced in public speaking
• Hands-on mindset with high motivation to drive innovation and digitalization and strong partner management skills 
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in German preferred

 
Additional requirements for the Senior role:  

• Extensive experience in senior roles within digital initiatives in related industries 
• Profound understanding of design thinking, innovation management and emerging technologies like IoT, AI and Big Data 

   

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 - application deadline January 3rd, 2025
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid December 2024 to mid January 2025
Step 3: On-site interviews mid of January 2025.   Please include the following documents when applying for this position: CV, Cover Letter and other relevant Documents    Please submit your application documents in English.