Senior Manager Strategic Marketing - Oncology (m/w/d)

OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.

The Position

Lead a breakthrough oncology launch and help shape the future of T-cell engager therapies

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at the forefront of oncology innovation? In this senior global marketing role, you will play a pivotal part in preparing and delivering the launch of a highly promising T-cell engager (TCE) in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Working within a global cross-functional team, you will partner closely with senior leaders to define strategy, anticipate competitive challenges, and drive launch excellence in one of the most dynamic areas of oncology. This role offers significant visibility, strategic influence, and the opportunity to contribute to a launch with the potential to transform outcomes for patients. It also provides a unique platform to further develop your leadership capabilities while shaping the future direction of a high-priority oncology franchise.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Shaping and executing global launch strategy, you will contribute to the development and execution of the global brand and launch strategy for a T-cell engager in SCLC, ensuring a differentiated and sustainable competitive position.
• Strategic partner to the Global Marketing & Indication Lead, you will help shape key commercial decisions and drive critical launch initiatives across the program.
• Translating competitive understanding into brand advantage, you will synthesize evolving market dynamics, competitive developments, and emerging treatment modalities to inform brand positioning, and identify opportunities for differentiation and growth.
• Orchestrating cross-functional collaboration, you will ensure alignment with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Insights & Forecasting, and Commercial teams, around a unified strategy.
• Driving end-to-end portfolio and lifecycle management, you will contribute from pre-launch through post-launch, ensuring sustainable brand growth and patient-centric impact.
• Driving enterprise alignment and launch readiness you will help create the conditions for launch success and long-term business performance, by fostering strong stakeholder engagement across functions and geographies

Requirements

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline; MBA preferred
• Extensive experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including a strong focus on oncology
• Demonstrated success in global and/or major-market product launches (US and/or Europe), ideally in highly competitive therapeutic areas
• Solid understanding of the evolving oncology landscape and emerging treatment modalities, including immuno-oncology, T-cell engagers, bispecific antibodies, and cell therapies
• Experience in lung cancer preferred, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) or related thoracic oncology indications
• Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization, and relevant regulatory environments
• Proven track record of leading oncology launch initiatives and delivering results through cross-functional collaboration in complex global environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decisions across matrixed organizations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent written and spoken English

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

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?

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:

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until November 19th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to November 12th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end November till Mid of December

Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of January