Category Manager – Marketing, Medical Agency Services

Boehringer Ingelheim

Category Manager leading Media sourcing strategies at Boehringer Ingelheim. Collaborating autonomously with local teams and managing risks in Media management.

Posted 6/24/2026full-time🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

sourcing strategiesmarket intelligencesourcing experiencedemand managementsupplier analysiscompliance managementcontract lawAIMedia tech solutionsIT

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationrisk mitigationcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingguidanceproactivityadaptabilitycritical thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's degree in business administrationMaster's degree in marketing

Industry Keywords

pharmaceuticalMedia managementCustomer Engagementregulatory processesMedia categoryglobal sourcinglocal sourcingBPsinvestmentstatus quo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sourcing activities for Media group of categories globally
Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities in Sourcing strategies
Proactively identify and mitigate risks in Media management & investment
Collaborate with local Sourcing colleagues and guide on local requests
Manage requests from BPs while embedding into Media Sourcing Strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in business administration and marketing preferred
Several years of experience procuring services/goods for a pharmaceutical company
Sound knowledge of market intelligence and sourcing experience in Media category
Understanding of regulatory processes in Media and Customer Engagement
Knowledge in AI, Media tech solutions, and IT is a plus
Understanding of demand management, market, supplier analysis, compliance management
Legal expertise in contract law (German and USA preferred)
High proficiency in English required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vendor Management: Establish and enforce governance framework with core agencies
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, explore innovative service models
Collaborating within Sourcing: Autonomously collaborate with local Sourcing colleagues
Business Partnering & Demand Management: Collaborate with BPs, manage requests