**The Position** We are looking for a Laboratory Head with an excellent background in the field of organic and inorganic trace analysis. Join our international team of experienced scientists and develop advanced analytical methods with your team for our innovative products within our Analytical Development department for new chemical entities in Biberach. **Tasks & responsibilities** + In your new role you will lead the Organic and Inorganic Trace Analysis laboratory within Analytical Development for new chemical entities. + You will safeguard development and validation of accurate, precise, and robust trace analytical methods, especially HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-HRMS, for the respective phase of clinical development and commercial. + Furthermore, you will ensure that all analytical testing are in compliance with internal and external requirements, e.g. GMP. + In addition, you will proactively collaborate within the department and project teams. + Moreover, you will contribute to clinical and commercial submission dossiers Additional tasks for Head of Laboratory + You will manage a network of internal and external partners e.g. CROs. + Additionally, you will independently write clinical and commercial submission dossiers documents in your field of expertise **Requirements** + Ph.D in Chemistry, Food chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent; alternatively Master’s degree with longtime, industrial experience + Expert knowledge in the development/validation of HPLC-HRMS, HPLC-MS/MS with several years of practical working experience + Knowledge of ICP-MS and Ion chromatography + Basic regulatory and GMP know-how in pharmaceutical chemistry, manufacturing, and controls + Excellent organizational and project management skills + Ability to respond to changing priorities and short lead times for multiple tasks as well as ability to identify problems and work towards solutions with the team + Fluent in written and spoken German and English Additional requirements for Head of Laboratory + Long-term experience in independently leading of an analytical laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on HPLC-HRMS and HPLC-MS/MS + Profound regulatory and GMP know-how in pharmaceutical chemistry, manufacturing, and controls and experience + Solid background in ICP-MS and Ion Chromatograph method development. **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 "August 29th, 2025". We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to "August, 22nd, 2025" are guaranteed to be considered. Step 2: Virtual meeting beginning of September Step 3: On-site interviews mid/end of September Only for Biberach: Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.