Portfolio Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Germany is seeking an experienced Information Portfolio Manager. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of external information and driving strategy, while collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and fluency in English and German, along with strong negotiation skills. The position offers a hybrid work setup with a focus on professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in a comparable position.
• Profound knowledge of STM information vendors for Life Sciences.
• Proven track record of license negotiation for scientific content.

Aufgaben

• Manage a diverse portfolio of licensed life science-specific information resources.
• Build long-term partnerships with major information providers.
• Ensure contractual compliance for licensed resources.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English and German

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Self-driven approach to learning

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Scientific Information Center (S.I.C.), part of Discovery Research Coordination in Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany, is looking for an experienced, dedicated, forward-looking Information (Assets) Portfolio Manager to join the team in Biberach or Ingelheim. As a Portfolio Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of licensed information resources and drive the information portfolio strategy of the Scientific Information Center.

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 3-4 days per week on site.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a diverse portfolio of licensed life science–specific external information and data sources, including STM e-journals, knowledge databases, and digital solutions.
• Work closely with Global Sourcing, R&D Controlling, and Legal to streamline processes such as negotiation, contracting, budget planning, invoicing, and payment.
• Build long-term partnerships with major information providers to enhance efficiency, optimize supplier performance, and improve service quality.
• Lead portfolio reviews and product evaluations, collaborating with internal stakeholders to recommend innovative tools and services that align with Boehringer Ingelheim’s goals.
• Partner with business teams to integrate external data into custom solutions and align content needs across business units.
• Ensure contractual compliance for licensed resources and adherence to international copyright laws to protect Boehringer Ingelheim’s interests.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library or information sciences, business administration, or life sciences with several years of experience in a comparable position.
• Profound knowledge of Scientific, Technical, and Medical (STM) information vendors for the Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Proven track record of license negotiation (incl. usage rights) for external scientific content, e.g., e-journals.
• Comprehensive expertise in copyright regulations.
• Self-driven approach to learning and mastering emerging technologies, such as GenAI and agentic AI.
• Ability to work autonomously, self-organized, goal-oriented, and reliable, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English and German.

Contact and Application

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Recruitment process: Step 1 Online application (the job posting is online until 06.10.2025; applications up to 22.09.2025 are guaranteed to be considered). Step 2 Virtual meeting (end of September to beginning of October). Step 3 On-site interviews (mid-October).

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Our Company — Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company that values differences and strives to break new ground to improve lives. Your development is our priority, and you will join a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed. We offer programs and groups to support health and wellbeing and are committed to making healthcare more accessible globally.