Information Analyst

OUR COMPANY

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

The Position

Are you scientifically minded and enthusiastic about continuously developing new scientific and digital capabilities?

The position of the Information Analyst Chemistry is located within our Patent Search & Competitive Intelligence team and ensures the combination of chemical expertise with patent information, competitive intelligence, and innovative digital technologies. Advanced patent searches and data- and AI-enabled approaches lead to valuable insights from complex information and continuously enhance our analytical capabilities.

Apply now, if you combine strong chemical thinking with an interest in both established professional search methodologies and emerging data- and AI-enabled approaches!

This position can be filled either in Biberach or Ingelheim and has a hybrid setup with approximately 2 days per week on site.

This position is part time eligible with 80 %.

Tasks & responsibilities

• You will conduct and interpret complex patent, scientific, legal status, and competitive patent intelligence searches, with a strong focus on advanced chemical structure, Markush, and reaction searching using professional information resources such as CAS STN.
• Moreover, you'll be responsible for the assessment search findings in support of patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate evaluations.
• Your duties will also include the assessment of patent landscapes, competitor activities, and emerging technologies, translating findings into clear visualizations, including dashboards, actionable insights, and decision support for scientific, patent, and business stakeholders.
• In addition, you will apply digital, analytical, and AI-enabled approaches to continuously enhance search and analysis workflows.

Requirements

• Master's degree, PhD, or comparable qualification in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of chemical structures and experience working in a chemistry-focused environment. Experience with chemical structure searching in CAS STN (or comparable systems) is highly desirable
• Several years of experience in patent information, patent searching, scientific information retrieval, competitive patent intelligence, or a related analytical field. Therefore a basic understanding of patent law and patent filing strategies can be expected.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Affinity for data, digital technologies, and AI-enabled approaches; experience with data analytics, Python, SQL, or related methods is an advantage.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory; German language skills at approximately B2 level or higher are desirable.

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Ready to contact us?

Do you have any questions about the job posting or the next steps? You can find everything you need to know about the application, hiring, and internal transfer process here. If you have any further questions, please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: