Corporate Magazine 2012 - Boehringer Ingelheim

our businessesperspectives for better health“I especially value the opportunityto work on real products that willbring benefit to our customers.”yali zhangbioprocess developmentmanager, shanghai, china“My incorporation to the USoperations team has allowed meto grow professionally by beingpart of major projects, like theFort Dodge technology transfer.”edgar sandovalgroup leaderst joseph, usaare progressing very well though, as wehave frequent review video meetingson my work progress, in addition to occasionalmeetings in person. Excellentsupervising and coaching is critical forme to be able to contribute to the successof our business and to achieve myprofessional goals.”NetworkingInternal development programmes offerample opportunities for ambitiouscolleagues to get to know the companywell and develop their talent and personality.Short- or mid-term exchangeprogrammes are a fruitful opportunityto work in different teams and cultures,which is perceived as highly rewarding.Future leaders need to know as much aspossible about the company before theytake up a position where they assumeresponsibility for important projectsand people alike.The real experienceFrom the beginning, young employeeswork in projects which are part of theregular business plan. They are involvedin the business cycle, accordingto the position they obtain. Yali Zhang,Bioprocess Development Manager inShanghai, states: “Here at the Asian VeterinaryResearch and DevelopmentCentre, we are researching and developingvaccine solutions for the Asiancountries. I especially value the opportunityto work on real products that willbring benefit to our customers.”3,100EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDEworked in Boehringer Ingelheim’sAnimal Health business in 2012.Global perspectives in Animal Health 105