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

Overview

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and strive 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 dedication, always learning from diverse perspectives to redefine what’s possible.

Position: 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. The role requires an individual who can 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 development , 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 Research and Development (R&D ) and RED CVRI, 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 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 with business partners to lead CVRI portfolio meetings and reviews , facilitating discussions for 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.
• 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 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 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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package including base pay, performance-based bonus and a global equity-based cash plan with a four-year duration. Managers can recognize special contributions with performance awards.
• Flexible work models and hybrid arrangements where possible.
• Company daycare centers, childcare support, eldercare leave, summer camps, and more.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, coaching and mentoring.
• Health awareness initiatives, including free health checks with the company doctor.
• We embrace diversity and provide an inclusive work environment.

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Your application

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us. We want to hear your voice, ideas and perspectives. Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals and is committed to fair hiring practices across race, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion, and other criteria under applicable law.

Location: Germany: Berlin; Germany: North Rhine Westphalia: Wuppertal-Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

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