External R&D Partnership Lead, Medical Devices and Software

• 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.

• External R D Partnership Lead, Medical Devices and Software
• PURPOSE
• The External R D Partnership Lead, Medical Devices and Software will be responsible for building and managing supplier ecosystem that aligns with the Radiology R D roadmap.

You will oversee the entire supplier lifecycle from strategic definition and market scouting to contract negotiation and performance governance ensuring high-quality collaboration across both software and hardware development. The role will build a functional external network while protecting Bayer's intellectual property and ensuring business compliance. The primary location for this role will be Pittsburgh, PA.

• YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• + •Strategic Partnership and Supplier Planning•+ Map supplier capabilities against R D needs to identify gaps in hardware and software engineering, innovation, and regulatory competencies; + Develop long-term sourcing strategies that balance innovation, cost, and lifecycle support.

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• Scouting & Vendor Selection
• + Evaluate external design and service suppliers to generate scouting insights; + Develop tailored RFI/RFP packages for medical device and software development projects covering technical, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements; + Execute rigorous due diligence on financial stability and compliance readiness. +
• Contract & Operational Management
• + Define and negotiate complex contract structures, including MSAs, Development Agreements, and Licensing terms; + Secure critical clauses related to
• Intellectual Property (IP)
• , data rights, warranties, and continuity of supply; + Establish change control mechanisms, quality and Service Level Agreements (MSA, SLAs). +
• Governance & Performance
• + Design a governance framework defining roles and escalating paths between leadership and suppliers; + Develop performance dashboards and scorecards to track quantitative and qualitative KPIs; + Proactively manage risks and conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with Bayer expectations on product development. +

• Key Working Relations:

• + Product Development team members and respective sub-teams; + Home functional leaders and home team members in Device and Software R D; + Bayer Radiology R D Leadership Team and Capability Cluster Heads in R D; + Bayer Radiology Quality and Procurement organization.

• WHO YOU ARE

• Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Required Qualifications:

• + Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business or engineering discipline; + Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing end to end value chain from definition to realization; + Strong negotiation skills in business modeling and contract drafting (IP, Licensing, NRE); + Experience in project management covering roadmap, spend analysis and QBR cycles; + Knowledgeable in areas of product development, including medical hardware and software; + Entrepreneurial mindset and courage to constantly challenge ways of working and status-quo, strives for continuous improvement; + Strategic thinker with the ability to influence decision making, strong stakeholder management capabilities; + Demonstrates strong leadership skills as well as interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to lead and manage a cross-functional team, along with problem solving and conflict resolution; + Collaborates with accountability; collaborates and holds each other accountable in and across teams.

• Desired Qualifications:

• + Procurement experience and understanding preferred.

This posting will be available for application until at least 5/5/2026. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $150,400.00 - $225,600.00. 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 :

Pennsylvania :

Pittsburgh

• Division:

• Pharmaceuticals

• Reference Code:

• 864178
• Contact Us

• Email:

• hrop_usa@bayer.

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