Crop Science Business Partner, Compliance Position Available In St. Louis City, Missouri

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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.

• Crop Science Business Partner, Compliance

• YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary responsibilities of this role, Crop Science Business Partner, Compliance are to: The Compliance Crop Science (CS) Business Partner is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an effective compliance program for the Crop Science business in the US, which empowers the CS business to make ethical, compliant decisions in their execution of Dynamic Shared Ownership.

The Compliance CS Business Partner will be the primary liaison between the CS business and the Bayer US Office of Compliance. The Compliance CS Business Partner will provide strategic direction and guidance to the CS business on daily operations to ensure that appropriate controls are in place, training is developed and promulgated, and non-compliant activities are investigated, mitigated, managed, and corrective actions are implemented. This role will impartially conduct and lead thorough investigations of potential compliance violations. Further, the candidate will work with the CS business to ensure the integration of corporate compliance strategy with the business’ strategy. The Compliance CS Business Partner will partner with colleagues in the Bayer US Office of Compliance regarding monitoring, training, investigations, and policy/procedure development. The Compliance CS Business Partner will also partner with Data Privacy, Risk Management, Internal Audit, US General and Employee Services, and Global CS to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks and to provide strategic direction in order to recommend and implement appropriate solutions. The successful candidate must have substantial knowledge of and experience with the implementation of all applicable compliance-related industry codes, relevant compliance requirements including Federal, state, local and global laws regulating government programs, as well as the business implications pertaining to application of pertinent compliance laws including, but not limited to, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and laws relevant to the CS business including those related to interactions with customers and Federal and state advertising and promotion laws. The successful candidate must have substantial knowledge of and experience within the US CS compliance environment, with knowledge of the Bayer-specific environment a plus, to be able to lead and evaluate compliance with a variety of internal (e.g., ICM@Bayer;

TPO/TPDD

) and external programs and relevant guidelines and guidances. + Lead compliance efforts for Bayer’s US Crop Science business and guide the CS business towards decision-making that remains within ethical boundaries while optimizing business performance; + Develop and define compliance strategy and programs within the US Office of Compliance and with US Senior Management for the CS business to embed compliance in all business activities, including by providing guidance to and problem solving with senior management in order to support Bayer’s overall business goals and objectives; + Partner with Senior Business Leadership and teams on strategic business planning for the CS business to provide compliance expertise and advice to ensure compliance issues are considered and addressed throughout the entire business planning process. Attend and present at CS meetings on compliance topics; + Provide day-to-day guidance, training and counsel to individuals within the US CS business to ensure business operations are conducted in full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, guidance and policies and procedures; + Develop business relationships and collaborate with global compliance and business colleagues to be an effective business partner for the CS business; + Impartially lead thorough compliance investigations on various issues, including complex ones that that require outreach to multiple stakeholders, extensive interviewing, thorough document analysis, and an understanding of intricate legal issues and internal procedures; + Maintain working knowledge of and develop relationships with members of the Law, Patents & Compliance Department and senior leaders across the Bayer businesses; + Proactively stay abreast of all Federal and state programs, industry codes, guidance, and relevant Federal, state, local and global laws and regulations within the crop science industry working closely and with support from CS LPC colleagues; + Proactively monitor external environment and combine that information with monitoring findings and knowledge of the CS business to recommend improvements to Bayer’s Compliance Program based on industry trends and best practices; + Analyze monitoring needs for the business to help continuously improve and appropriately modify monitoring plans. Execute monitoring needs as required, including, for example, by timely and thoroughly vetting meeting planning approvals and conflicts disclosures; + Analyze training needs for the business and proactively partner with subject matter experts within the US Office of Compliance to improve and develop training content, serving as a subject matter expert and delivering training when and where appropriate; + Serve as the liaison to the business from the US Office of Compliance to ensure the appropriate US application, localization and implementation of global projects including Integrated Compliance Management (ICM@Bayer), Anti-Corruption Policies, the Bayer AG Code of Conduct, and the US Supplement to the Bayer AG Code of Conduct, among others; + Maintain general knowledge of Bayer CS products including product labeling and uses; + Maintain working knowledge of Bayer and the CS business’s operational goals and objectives; + Manage multiple priorities through detailed planning, sound business analysis and information systems support, and operational excellence.

• WHO YOU ARE

• Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Required Qualifications:

• + Practical, hands-on compliance experience and knowledge of/ability to efficiently learn Bayer’s financial, compliance and business policies and systems; + Proven track record of engaging with senior executives or board members, facilitating discussions on compliance strategies, and presenting findings or recommendations at the executive level; + Prior experience in leading complex, high-stakes compliance investigations that involve multiple stakeholders, intricate legal issues, and significant business implications; + Prior experience collaborating with external law enforcement and/or regulatory agencies during internal investigations, including knowledge of protocols for reporting violations and managing investigations that may involve legal ramifications; + Prior leadership role(s) in Policy, Monitoring, Business Operations, Auditing, Investigations, and/or Training functions with a large company or matrix organization; + Excellent analytical and critical decision-making skills for interpretation of laws and regulatory requirements to assess risk; + Exceptional ethics; willingness to conduct fair, ethical analysis and make decisions based on the facts and to keep an open mind during the investigation process; + Highly developed verbal and written communication skills to serve as an effective messenger in communicating ideas/concepts, recommendations, solutions, and strategic direction to cross-functional and diverse audience, including all stakeholders; + Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in all aspects of the job, including determining when to escalate issues and ask for assistance; + Ability to proactively influence others (both internal and external stakeholders), including senior level leaders, to create action, build effective relationships, and solve conflicts through informal authority (persons who have no reporting relationship); + Ability to recognize, understand and prioritize issues in a rapidly changing environment, often under critical time constraints; + Be a team player; + Ability to effectively deal with the complexities of understanding and interpreting information, likely developed through past investigation, analysis, and/or interviewing experience + Strong knowledge and understanding of Bayer products; + A significant strength in planning, organization and time management is necessary to handle multiple projects and timelines.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, with a minimum of 11 years of business experience with an undergraduate degree (9 years with a graduate degree) with increasing responsibility in compliance; advanced degree highly preferred.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $143,364 to $215,046. 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 7/31/2025.

• 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.

To all recruitment agencies:

Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

• Location:

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United States :

Missouri :

Creve Coeur ||

United States :

Missouri :

St. Louis ||

United States :

Residence Based :

Residence Based

• Division:

• Enabling Functions

• Reference Code:

• 848080
• Contact Us

• Email:

• hrop_usa@bayer.

com