Strategic Enablement & Administration Lead

• 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.

• Strategic Enablement & Administration Lead

• YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary responsibilities of this role, Strategic Enablement & Administration Lead, are to: +

Drive Strategic Vision:

Lead the development and execution of strategic pillars and transformative strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the long-term objectives of Breeding and R D, thereby positioning the organization for sustained success. +

Executive Partnership:

Collaborate closely with the Leader of Breeding, Head of R D and R D Chief of Staff, and respective leadership teams to strategically prioritize and manage critical business objectives, fostering an integrated approach across functions. +

Lead High-Impact Projects:

Champion and oversee special projects and cross-functional task forces within Breeding and R D, leveraging diverse expertise to drive innovation and operational excellence. + Support regional Breeding teams to develop strategies and align resources to achieve global and regional crop business objects in order to achieve P&L targets for business growth. +

Optimize Operations:

Oversee and enhance the daily operations of global breeding leadership teams, ensuring optimal efficiency and responsiveness to dynamic market demands. +

Process Improvement:

Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks in organizational processes, recommending and implementing strategic improvements that elevate overall performance. +

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Develop, establish and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to facilitate informed, data-driven decision-making, ensuring accountability and alignment with strategic goals. +

Champion Organizational Alignment:

Foster a culture of collaboration and alignment across Breeding and R D, driving outcomes that support the organization's mission and vision. +

Facilitate Strategic Planning:

Lead the strategic planning process for breeding leadership team meetings and retreats, ensuring alignment on priorities and execution plans with operational staff. +

Represent Leadership:

Serve as a key representative for the Head of Breeding in internal and external engagements, effectively communicating the organization's strategic direction and initiatives. +

Strategic Partnerships:

Act as a strategic partner between Breeding, Commercial, and Product Supply on cross-regional and global initiatives, focusing on both organizational and technical projects, with a primary emphasis on the NA and ANZ regions.

Liaison Role:

Function as a strategic liaison between the Head of Breeding and the Head of R D, facilitating effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to advance collaborative efforts. +

Relationship Building:

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization, including senior leaders and key partners, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment across global teams.

• WHO YOU ARE

• Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Required Qualifications:

• + Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, or related field.

+ 18+ years of experience within R D and Product Supply in strategic and operational roles within large, complex organizations; deep understanding of Plant Breeding and agricultural R D operations is a plus. + Experience leading large, complex global teams across regions and cultures. + Proven track record of managing executive-level projects and cross-functional teams. + Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills. + Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information. + Strong business acumen and understanding of business principles, financial analysis, and operational processes. + Experience in change management and leading teams through transitions is preferred. + Familiarity with digital tools and technology trends in R D and breeding is a plus. + Demonstrated global perspective and cultural competence, with experience working in diverse teams or international markets. + Commitment to mentorship and development within the organization. + Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic R D environment. This posting will be available for application until at least May 27, 2026. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $178880-268320. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

• 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 Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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• Location:

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United States :

Missouri :

Chesterfield

• Division:

• Crop Science

• Reference Code:

• 869135
• Contact Us

• Email:

• hrop_usa@bayer.

com