Job Description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Chief of Staff - RED CVRI (Cardiovascular Renal Immunology) (m/f/d)

The

Chief of Staff (COS)

is a member of the

Research and Early Development CVRI Leadership Team (RED CVRI LT)

and

reports to the Lead of RED CVRI.

The

COS supports

the RED CVRI Lead and Leadership Team in

developing, shaping and driving RED CVRI strategy

, and in

tracking and managing different operational aspects and performance.

This position also plays a key role in

representing the RED CVRI Lead

and serves as a

primary liaison

to other

Bayer chapters, partners and enabling functions.

As such, the role requires an individual with the ability to

operate credibly with senior management

and

across the organization.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Support

: Provide

strategic and operational support

to the

RED CVRI Lead

and

Leadership Team

, including

RED CVRI strategy developmen

t,

Data Analytical and Science Team

(

DAST) support, meeting coordination,

and

stakeholder liaison.

Prepare

materials for cross-functional initiatives

and maintain a

roadmap of objectives

to ensure successful outcomes

Relationship Building

: Cultivate strong,

trusting relationships

with

leadership

and

stakeholders

across the

Research and Development

(

R&D) and RED CVRI organization,

and the broader

CVRI community

to facilitate collective execution of

strategic goals

Initiative Leadership

: Lead

high-impact strategic initiatives

for the

RED CVRI chapter,

overseeing

concept development, planning,

and

implementation

of projects that significantly influence

R&D

and the

PH Division

Stakeholder Management

: Understand and manage

stakeholder needs,

ensuring alignment of

objectives

and

strategic roadmaps.

Drive continuous adaptation of

strategies

based on

internal and external insights

Operational Efficiency

: Develop and coordinate

functional concepts

for

RED CVRI,

identifying opportunities to enhance

operational efficiency,

remove

barriers,

and maximize

resource utilization

Portfolio Oversight

: Collaborate closely with

business partners

to lead

CVRI portfolio meetings and reviews

, facilitating discussions that enable

timely and informed decision-making

Event Coordination

: Organize and contribute to key

RED CVRI-wide events,

such as

town halls

and

workshops

, to promote

engagement

and

communication

within the organization

Communication Strategy

: Serve as the

primary contact

for

internal and external communications

related to

RED CVRI

, developing and executing a functional

communication strategy

Change Management

: Champion

new ways of working

and

agile approaches,

driving

transformation

and

change management initiatives

across the

RED CVRI organization

Influential Leadership

: Operate effectively in a

matrix environment,

embodying and modeling

our leadership principles.

Act as a

visionary, catalyst, architect,

and

coach

to guide teams and foster

collaboration

WHO YOU ARE

University degree

(preferably

PhD, PharmD, MD or MBA

) with

long-term professional experience

in the

pharmaceutical

or

life-science

industry

;

consulting experience

is required

Proven, diverse

geographical experience

in

strategic operations

,

project management

and

stakeholder engagement

Strong

interpersonal, communication

and

organizational skills

with the ability to

build trust

and

influence across all levels

of the organisation

Strategic thinker

driven to shape

innovation strategy and culture

, with excellent

networking skills

and a strict adherence to

confidentiality

Proactive

driver who

aligns solutions

across

diverse stakeholders

and

hierarchical layers

, able to

navigate

complex environments

and

effect change

Skilled at

structuring information

with a strong

customer focus

;

experienced in AI tools

(e.g.,

Copilot

) and

willing to experiment

with new tools to improve interactions

Passionate

collaborator

who fosters

quality decision?making

,

challenges the status quo

, and is highly motivated to perform in

fast?paced, dynamic environments

Fluency in

English

is essential;

command of German

is an advantage




Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!


We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay, our performance based company bonus and a global, equity-based cash plan with a four-year duration. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance award. Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you. Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more. We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs. We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor. We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.




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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.



Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location:

Germany : Berlin : Berlin || Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath

Division:

Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code:

859382