Quality at Boehringer Ingelheim
At Boehringer Ingelheim, Quality is deeply embedded into the lifecycle of the product: from research and development to the delivery to our patients.
Our commitment to Quality
At Boehringer Ingelheim, we create value through innovation as we strive to transform lives for generations. As one team, we embody our Quality Culture, as we deliver the highest quality of medicines to our patients, every day.
Quality in all we do
Our End-to-End Quality responsibility at Boehringer Ingelheim
At Boehringer Ingelheim, Quality is deeply embedded into the lifecycle of the product, starting with the idea in Research to Development, through Clinical Studies, Manufacturing and ultimately ending in the Distribution to the patient. Thus, Quality is a team result of experts from all areas with one goal: to provide better health for our humans and animal patients.
Quality Approach
Quality layer model
Quality control: With a strong Quality Control, we ensure that our raw materials and products are consistently tested to ensure meeting the Quality specification and regulatory requirements.
Quality assurance: We have a strong end-to-end Quality governance and oversight established to assure regulatory compliance and high Quality of our products.
Quality systems: Smart Quality systems ensure product compliance and meeting of all regulatory requirements.
Quality culture: Our Quality Culture as a mindset and behavior is
deeply embedded into everything we do
Quality Culture
For us, Quality Culture is a mindset and behavior of all our employees.
Our Quality values are reflected in the Quality Culture Flower, which is embedded globally into all functions across Boehringer Ingelheim. It includes ownership, speaking-up, learning, prevention, simplicity, continuous improvement and partnership across all functions.
Quality Lifecycle
Research & Development
We ensure the high Quality of new products by applying Quality by design principles, leveraging innovative process development platforms and sensitive analytical technologies. From the beginning of the lifecycle, we establish a strong end-to-end product Quality oversight.
Medicine
We ensure the safety and efficacy of our products by well designed clinical studies, strong Quality oversight, Boehringer Ingelheim’s data analytics and a huge global network of medical experts.
Production
We ensure a high quality product by modern facilities, robust production processes, operational excellence and by living a Culture of Quality across all functions. By continuously investing into our people, we are enabling our workforce.
Quality Control
We use state of the art Quality Control and a high skilled analytical expert team to ensure reliable Quality of our products – from starting material to the final end-product
Distribution & Logistics
We ensure the high quality delivery of the end-product by applying good distribution practices, modern infrastructure and logistic technologies. With our network of experts in more than 150 countries, we are a strong interface to our partners and patients.