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Director of U.S. Advocacy Relations - Women's Healthcare
Reporting to the Executive Director of Portfolio Strategy, as the Director for Advocacy Relations, you are responsible for managing Bayer’s engagement with key national, regional, and state patient advocacy and professional organizations that are actively involved in therapeutic areas aligned with Bayer’s marketed and pipeline therapeutics. This role primarily focuses on the Women’s Healthcare franchise; however, you will also flex to assist other disease areas as needs arise. You will serve as the primary point of contact for external partners and be responsible for the development and execution of a strategic plan to optimize the environment for Bayer’s assets.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build strong, collaborative relationships with external patient advocates, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to support Bayer’s therapeutic area objectives;Convey a clear understanding of trends in women’s healthcare amongst key patient and professional organizations; identify and create opportunities for Bayer to align, including increasing patient awareness and education, enabling earlier diagnosis, and supporting access to therapies;Build cross-functional collaborations with internal partners to develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans to ensure alignment and effective execution of a patient advocacy strategy;Assess the landscape and competencies of patient advocates and professional societies, and adjust activities accordingly based upon capabilities and alignment;Communicate insights learned from the patient community and serve as an internal consultant to champion and incorporate patient perspectives into all appropriate initiatives, including patient education programs, clinical trial design, research collaborations, ongoing programming, etc.;Actively participate in cross-functional business meetings, effectively representing Advocacy Relations and Corporate Affairs as a value-add service to colleagues;Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and resource allocations, and develop/share recommendations with business and Corporate Affairs leadership;Ensure all activities are compliant and in accord with Bayer’s policies.
WHO YOU ARE:
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
BA, BS, or equivalent four-year degree;12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry (equivalent combination of professional education and years of experience can supersede this requirement);Ability to lead and accomplish business objectives in a matrixed organization;Significant experience in outreach and patient advocacy, and knowledge of public policy, government affairs, and local regulations affecting Bayer’s businesses;Understanding of key trends affecting patient engagement and current forms of patient interactions (e.g., social media and online communities);High degree of professionalism, maturity, and confidentiality;Ability to productively interact with senior executives and serve as a company ambassador with external stakeholders;Cultural sensitivity and maturity to interact with people of diverse backgrounds;Strong communication and interpersonal skills;Ability to execute and deliver quality programs within timelines;Demonstrated reputation as a well-respected, dynamic team player;Proven planning and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities; ability to prioritize in a shifting environment with a sense of urgency;Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with commercial operations functions and processes in the pharmaceutical industry;Must possess existing relationships and experience with advocacy and professional organizations focused on women’s health.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master degree in Public Health, Public Policy, other health-related field, or equivalent graduate degree desired;Experience in Women's Health, ideally in pharma; Regular travel to corporate location (Whippany, NJ) is required for this role. An ideal candidate would preferably live within commuting distance of the site.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $176,135.20 - $264,202.80.
Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 09/12/2025.
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YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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