The position
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinarian to join our team as Animal Welfare Officer and Deputy Head of the Animal Facility. In this role, you will ensure the ethical treatment and well-being of laboratory mice while supporting global welfare standards and facility operations. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a science-driven, collaborative environment.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Serve as Deputy Head of the animal facility, ensuring the health, welfare and ethical treatment of laboratory animals in compliance with national and international standards
* Diagnose and treat animal diseases, perform surgical procedures and manage anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia protocols
* Act as one Global Animal Welfare Officer, promoting a Culture of Care and implementing 3R (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) initiatives
* Lead and coordinate the animal facility team, oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards
* Represent the facility in audits, ethics committees and interactions with regulatory authorities and external partners
Requirements
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree is mandatory; specialization in laboratory animal medicine is highly desirable
* Proven experience in laboratory animal care, ideally within an industrial or research setting
* Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
* Excellent communication skills and a high level of emotional resilience to navigate ethical challenges in animal research
* Professional fluency in both English and German is essential for effective collaboration with internal teams, regulatory authorities and external partners
Your Benefits
* Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us
* Additional days off ("bridge-days"): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days
* Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options
* Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning
* Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health
* Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them
The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € per year (full-time) according to the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer an overpayment.
We are looking forward to receiving your application online
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Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Magdalena Dzieweczyńska
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Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
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.
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