Portfolio Manager (Biberach, Germany, Baden-Württemberg) bei None

The Position
The Scientific Information Center (S.I.C.), part of Discovery Research Coordination in Biberach, 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. You will also be at the forefront of driving and implementing the information portfolio strategy of the Scientific Information Center.

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

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you will actively manage a diverse portfolio of licensed life science-specific external information and data sources, including STM e-journals, knowledge databases, and digital solutions.
• You will work closely with Global Sourcing, R&D Controlling, and Legal to streamline processes like negotiation, contracting, budget planning, invoicing, and payment.
• Furthermore, you will build long-term partnerships with major information providers to enhance efficiency, optimize supplier performance, and improve service quality.
• You will lead portfolio reviews and product evaluations, collaborating with internal stakeholders to recommend innovative tools and services that align with Boehringer Ingelheim’s goals.
• Additionally, you will partner with business teams to integrate external data into custom solutions and align content needs across business units.
• Moreover, you will 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 record of license negotiation (incl. usage rights) for external scientific content, e.g., ejournals
• Comprehensive expertise of 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 

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: [email protected]
 
Recruitment process:
Step 1: Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until "06.10.2025". We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to "22.09.2025" are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end of September till beginning of October
Step 3: On-site interviews mid of October
 

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