Team Lead Marketing Obesity (Ingelheim, Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz)

The Position

Help shape the launch of one of Boehringer Ingelheim’s most exciting pipeline assets.

As Team Lead Marketing Obesity, you will lead the marketing strategy and execution for Survodutide in Obesity in Germany, operating in a highly competitive, fast-growing market.

You will combine strategic leadership, launch excellence, and people management to deliver best-in-class performance and long-term growth.

Tasks & responsibilities

One of your key responsibilities will be to lead the local marketing strategy for Survodutide in Obesity, from late pre-launch through launch and early commercialization, aligned with the Global Brand Strategy

In regard to launch excellence, you will drive pre-marketing, launch planning, and execution, ensuring readiness across customers, channels, and internal stakeholders while adapting to evolving market and competitive dynamics

You will translate Brand and Customer Strategies into actionable marketing plans, including consumer activation, omnichannel engagement, and digital and telehealth initiatives

Moreover, you will lead and develop the Obesity Marketing Team, including (Senior) Brand Managers, and chair a cross-functional Brand Team to ensure effective execution and optimal use of resources

In addition, you will define and implement a clear customer segmentation and targeting strategy, initially focusing on priority segments and scaling impact across broader populations over time

Furthermore, you will foster a strong performance and leadership culture, promoting accountability, collaboration, and compliance across all marketing activities

Requirements

Advanced degree in Business, Medicine, Life Sciences or related field required; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification strongly preferred

Long term experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

Deep exposure to Obesity, Metabolic diseases, or closely adjacent therapeutic areas (e.g., diabetes, CVRM) with clear understanding of evolving treatment paradigms

Proven experience in the German affiliate environment, with strong understanding of local market dynamics, access constraints, and out-of-pocket business models

Demonstrated ownership of at least one major product launch or late-stage pre-launch in a highly competitive market environment

Outstanding strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to translate complex insights into clear, differentiated commercial strategies; experience in strategy consulting (Tier 1 consultancy) is a plus

Previous experience in customer-facing roles (e.g., Sales, KAM, Field Strategy) with a deep understanding of HCP and patient journeys advantageous

Proven leadership experience, including both direct team leadership and cross-functional leadership in complex matrix organizations

Native-level German and fluent English required

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.

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 July 22, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to July 8, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period of July

Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of mid-July

Please submit your application documents in English.

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