{
  "id": 12595614,
  "title": "Zukunftsgestalter: Weltspitze in der Provinz: Wie der größte Pharmakonzern Deutschlands seine Führungskräfte entwickelt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/zukunftsgestalter-weltspitze-in-der-provinz-wie-der-gro-te",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T09:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/pharma-diese-fuenf-verhaltensweisen-sind-fuer-boehringer-ein-auswahlkriterium/100251886.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Boehringer Ingelheim, the largest pharmaceutical company in Germany, is attracting top talent from around the world due to its unique approach to employee development and retention. The company, which has been around for 141 years, invests significantly more in employee benefits than its competitors, paying nearly €1,500 per employee annually. This includes extensive training programs, a specialized leadership development program, and a systematic selection process that evaluates five key behaviors. These behaviors include cultural fit, result-oriented teamwork, effective communication, quick decision-making, and a proven track record of innovation and change. The company's HR department, led by Michael Schmelmer, focuses on assessing cultural compatibility and leadership potential during interviews, rather than just technical skills. Despite facing challenges in maintaining a strong company culture, Boehringer Ingelheim is working to become more competitive in an increasingly globalized market, with a diverse workforce of 55,000 employees and an average age of 44.2 years.",
  "summary": "Deutschlands größter Pharmakonzern lockt erfolgreich Führungskräfte nach Ingelheim – und die bleiben dank spezieller Programme lange. Probieren Sie in einem Test aus, was dafür nötig ist.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}