**Description** Join the Immunology & Respiratory Department’s Discovery Sciences Team to identify and develop transformational drugs modulating B and T cells in immune-mediated diseases. As a member of the Discovery Sciences Team, you will work in a highly innovative environment to advance global portfolio of novel targets in diseases of interest. In this position you will design and execute independent research that supports R&D projects. Implement new technology and new experimental designs. Manage and prioritize projects within the laboratory. Implement and communicate tactics for achieving overall R&D project goals. Responsible for the management and development of scientific staff as applicable. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees. **Duties & Responsibilities** + Lead and mentor a team of PhD and laboratory scientists. + Planning and analyzing experiments with direct reports. + Collaborate effectively across the global I&R organization and with global key stakeholders to deliver high quality drugs for clinical efficacy. + Responsible for developing and leading innovative concepts and effectively presenting to senior management. + Work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritizing responsibilities. + Independently designs and performs scientific experiments with a predefined goal including developing new methodologies, protocols and or test procedures that contribute to core group/research goals and reflect expert knowledge; Direct and oversee experimental design and results of technicians and junior level scientists + Contributes to defining R&D team goals and collaborates with scientists within and outside functional area in achieving them; Assumes departmental responsibility for projects OR has ability to participate as representative on multiple project teams and contribute to defining expertise-related aspects of overall program goals + Prepares clear technical reports, publications and oral presentations. Independently communicate results in the form of reports and/ or presentations; Deliver updates to senior level management in context of overall project goals + Develops broad knowledge in field of expertise, including the ability to interpret current literature relevant to R&D projects, and visibility outside of functional area + Assumes responsibility for direct reports as needed including recruiting, managing, mentoring and developing scientific staff + Complies with all applicable regulations; Ensures that work performed in area of responsibility is conducted in a safe and compliant manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies + Contributes to departmental administration; Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel **Requirements** + Ph.D. Degree or equivalent 5+ years related experience in a related field or equivalent + Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desired (minimum of 3-4 years). + Previous managerial experience is highly preferred. + Deep expertise in Immunology is a must, experience in autoimmune diseases is a plus. + Experience with lymphocyte functions and modulations (B and T cells) is highly desired. + Strong presentation skills and the ability to work in highly matrixed environment is essential. + Demonstrates a broad knowledge of field + Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an interdisciplinary environment **Compensation** :  This position, Principal Scientist, offers a base salary typically between $140,000.00 and $222,000.00.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards) **Eligibility Requirements:** + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. + Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required). + Must be 18 years of age or older. 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.