Pharmaceutical Executive August 28, 2025
Mike Hollan

Key Takeaways

  • Boehringer Ingelheim prioritizes innovative therapies in high unmet medical need areas, reinvesting 28% of sales into R&D for breakthroughs in key therapeutic areas.
  • Multidisciplinary teams and external collaborations are crucial for identifying novel targets and developing high-quality molecules, with 50% of the pipeline anchored in partnerships.
  • Leadership emphasizes a patient-centric, purpose-driven approach, encouraging curiosity, strategic foresight, and resilience in navigating the evolving R&D landscape.
  • Precision medicine and computational innovation, including AI and machine learning, are transforming drug discovery, requiring cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

The Boehringer Ingelheim leader discusses his leadership style and how it impacts his team’s strategy.

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