Mentoring Program - Women in Chemistry

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Boehringer Ingelheim Mentoring Program - Women in Chemistry in Biberach, Germany

About the program:

The Women in Chemistry Mentoring Program at Boehringer Ingelheim is an initiative designed to empower women students and postdocs in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, and support their transition into the pharmaceutical industry. By pairing participants with experienced women mentors from Boehringer Ingelheim, we strive to create a nurturing environment for knowledge sharing, career advice, and personal growth.

The 10-month program includes an in-person kick-off event at our site in Biberach, Germany (travel costs and accommodation to be covered by Boehringer Ingelheim), monthly or bi-monthly online mentor/mentee sessions, and up to three expert panel discussions on various topics.

• Duration of the program: May 2025 - February 2026.
• On-site kick-off meeting in Biberach an der Riss, Germany: May 9, 2025.
• Our mentors are experienced women working at Boehringer Ingelheim in both Medicinal and Process Chemistry
• There are no costs associated with the program; all expenses, including travel costs and accommodation for the kick-off event, are covered by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Benefits

By participating in the Women in Chemistry Mentoring Program at Boehringer Ingelheim, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable insights into the pharmaceutical industry from experienced professionals.
• Develop a strong professional network with mentors and other participants in the program.
• Receive personalized career advice and guidance to help you transition into the pharmaceutical industry.
• Enhance your personal and professional growth through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
• Potentially open doors to future career opportunities at Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading pharmaceutical company.
• Be part of an initiative that values and promotes diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.

Responsibilities

As a program participant, you are expected to:

• Engage actively in all program activities.
• Maintain regular communication with your mentor by arranging and structuring meetings, where you can proactively seek advice and feedback tailored to your needs.
• Honor your mentor's time and commitment by being punctual and well-prepared for all sessions.

Requirements

To qualify for this program, you must:

• Be a women/women-identifying currently pursuing a PhD or postdoc in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry.
• Have a keen interest in transitioning from academia to industry.
• Be able to fully commit to the program's duration, including attendance at all scheduled events and sessions.
• Valid travel visa to Germany for the kick-off meeting (May 09, 2025).

This program is an exceptional opportunity for women students and postdocs in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry to gain valuable industry insights, develop professional networks, and receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals. We strongly encourage all eligible candidates to apply.

READY TO APPLY?

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Your application should include a concise CV and a motivation letter.

In your motivation letter, please introduce yourself (including year of PhD/postdoc) and address the following questions:

• Why are you interested in participating in the Women in Chemistry Mentoring Program at Boehringer Ingelheim?
• What are your career aspirations and how do you see this program fitting into your career path?
• What is something specific you would like to explore/work on during the mentoring scheme?
• Can you provide an example of a time when you actively sought out mentorship or guidance to overcome a professional or academic challenge?

Please note that a traditional motivation letter format is not essential, please answer the questions as you see fit. We are interested in learning more about you and your career aspirations, even if they are not yet fully defined.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

We thank all applicants for their interest in our program.

Please note that we will be accepting applications until January 31, 2025.

We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to January 15, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered.

We will notify all applicants of our decision no later than March 10, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding and interest in our program. Please disregard any categories like salary, period of notice, remote work in the application template.

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