Boehringer Ingelheim Announces U.S. Country Managing Director Jean-Michel Boers Appointed to PhRMA Board of Directors

RIDGEFIELD, CT – August 27, 2020 – Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that Jean-Michel Boers, U.S. Country Managing Director, President and CEO, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). PhRMA represents the United States’ leading biopharmaceutical research companies. The announcement follows the recent appointment in July of Mr. Boers as Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. Country Managing Director, President & CEO. 

“The U.S. market plays a pivotal role when it comes to pharmaceutical innovation for better patient outcomes. The appointment of Jean-Michel is important for Boehringer Ingelheim in continuing our efforts to help advance current healthcare and industry policy framework in the U.S.,” said Carinne Brouillon, Member of the Board of Managing Directors at Boehringer Ingelheim with responsibility for the Human Pharma Business Unit.

 “PhRMA’s board members are critical to driving forward policies that bolster innovation and improve patient access and affordability,” said Stephen J. Ubl, president and chief executive officer of PhRMA. “I look forward to working with Jean-Michel in his new role as he takes the helm at Boehringer Ingelheim in the U.S. and continues the company’s legacy of leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry.”

Prior to taking over as CEO for Boehringer Ingelheim in the U.S., Jean-Michel served as President of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he was responsible for the U.S. commercial and medical organization. Mr. Boers joined Boehringer Ingelheim in 1998, and advanced through various leadership roles in corporate and operating units. He earned a master’s degree in social and economic history from the University of Nijmegen (Netherlands) and an MBA from the University of Texas (U.S.).

“The biopharmaceutical industry has an incredible impact on human health and society as a whole, perhaps now more than ever before,” said Mr. Boers. “Today’s rapid pace of innovation in healthcare is driven by passionate, talented and committed men and women who are dedicated to help save lives. As a member of PhRMA’s Board of Directors, I will advocate for solutions to ensure continued scientific advancements and access to therapies for patients.”

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