Justin Widener, Phd, Mba is a Global R & D Leader, Parasitic Disease Project Leader @ Boehringer Ingelheim, delivering biotech innovation to patients via superior project and portfolio management. Colleagues describe them as "Justin displayed extraordinary talent building an inclusive team spirit, has an intrinsic curiosity allowing him to dig deep in a scientific topic, and this combination allows to challenge the team in a collegial spirit for the best way forward to the next milestone/decision point, accommodating diverse approaches while keeping the team on focus. At the same time, he showed a big leap of cultural learning in accepting the challenge to leave US and immerse in a new culture in Lyon, FR, while also exploring other peoples´ experience in a broad and diverse network he could tap for that. It was a real pleasure having had the privilege to work with him, get stimulation from deep reflections on project, portfolio, science and beyond - even on aspects of life. I wholeheartedly recommend Justin for similar, broader or novel job opportunities, where those strength will enable success." and "Justin is a very committed and collaborative leader. He is able to step back and think on a high, strategic level. He is a good communicator, works effectively with different kind of people. He brings in kindness and empathy but will not shy away of bringing conflicts or inconsistencies to the table. His expertise spans research and development of both parasitic and bio product, with a good interest and focus to meet customer needs."