"There is a good corporate culture, harmonious relationships between colleagues and managers who care about employees’ career development, which is why Boehringer Ingelheim is able to retain talent."

Le Xieen, Scientist, Production

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My name is Le Xieen. My job title is Scientist in the Chemistry department in Shanghai, China, where I am responsible for the procurement and quality control of raw materials as well as maintaining contact with other operating units.

My way to Boehringer Ingelheim

After graduating from China Pharmaceutical University, I applied to Boehringer Ingelheim via the job board knowing it was the leading company in this industry. After a successful interview, I joined the Quality Control department in Shanghai and was later transferred to Boehringer Ingelheim’s new Centre of Competence.

My typical working day at BI

In the Morning. I usually check my e-mails for updates around 8.30am before going into the laboratory to carry out experiments and collect data. Afternoon: I return to the office for data analysis and reporting, usually finishing at around 5.30pm.

My advice for you:

As Boehringer Ingelheim is a multinational R&D organisation, I would say that anyone wanting to work for the company must have solid functional skills and good communication skills in English, as this is our primary language. You also need to take a serious attitude to your work, as this is a company principle. People with these attributes would be welcome at Boehringer Ingelheim.

That’s why I work for Boehringer Ingelheim

Having worked for Boehringer Ingelheim for six years now, I can honestly say that it is a company worth joining. It helps you discover your true value and explore your potential, and it provides you with a platform to express your talents and skills freely.

In addition to flexible working hours, the company offers clear career planning, competitive salaries and world-class hardware, including a new office and some of the most advanced laboratory equipment in the field. The service team is also very supportive. I have no worries about working at Boehringer Ingelheim. All we have to do is look after our own work and the company takes care of the rest.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim

There is a good corporate culture, harmonious relationships between colleagues and managers who care about employees’ career development, which is why Boehringer Ingelheim is able to retain talent.

Our manager has worked out a three to five-year development plan for each of us so that we can improve ourselves step-by-step. In addition, two members of our team take part in the talent exchange programme with other countries each year.

There is good co-operation within our team, collaboration rather than competition, and our workload is fair. If anyone’s workload becomes too heavy, the rest of the team helps out. Or if a member of the team is pregnant and is unable to carry out an experiment, our manager re-allocates the work. There will never be any complaints in our team!

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