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Public Affairs Science & Sustainability Manager Benelux
As our Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability Manager Benelux, part of the Benelux Corporate Communications department, you position Bayer as a life sciences company in health and nutrition amongst external stakeholders.
Developing and maintaining an effective network with national and where relevant international policy makers, will be an important part of your daily work. Anticipating the implications of changes in laws and regulations that affect CS's activities, monitoring political news and how this impacts our different businesses are other aspects of this exciting job.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Position Bayer as a life sciences company in health and nutrition amongst external stakeholders
• Provide policy and issue monitoring services in healthcare and agriculture/environmental policies, measure potential business impact of legislative proposals and respond as appropriate
• Promote the CropScience (CS) division, its activity and strategy and share elements on sensitive topics with a network of officials, representatives of civil society, agricultural and agri food sectors and other stakeholders, through contacts and meetings
• Pursue/build and maintain a network within the agricultural sectors and more generally the agricultural ecosystem: professional agricultural organizations, professional bodies, think tanks, etc.
• Contribute to preserving CS's "license to operate" in Benelux, by contributing to crisis management issues (Glyphosate / SDHI / neonicotinoids / NBT / other topics such as Endocrine Disruptors, etc)
• Position and represent Bayer senior management within trade associations and with government and in some professional/institutional bodies around agriculture/nutrition/environment
• Prepare statements, summary documents and notes for the different target groups
Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our LIFE-values and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: Health for all, hunger for none.
WHO YOU ARE
• Master degree (political science, law, natural sciences, economics or related subjects) with experience and strength in political communication, lobbying, networking and representation
• Sound knowledge of political decision making process and existing stakeholder network in Benelux
• Good understanding of health & agri/food business/environment
• Strong strategic mindset & ability to manage ambiguity
• Expert in oral and written communication in English, Dutch and French for effectively interfacing and influencing key policy makers
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU
As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:
• An excellent competitive salary
• Vacation allowance, meal vouchers, year-end premium and bonus (based on company results)
• Company car, laptop and smartphone
• You have the choice to work up to 60% of your working hours from home. If you work from home, Bayer will provide an office chair, laptop stand, USB keyboard, USB mouse, cabled headset and USB extender, as well as an internet provision of €20,- net; as of 60% also an external monitor and desk.
• 34 days of leave (20 legal days, 12 work time reduction days and 2 Bayer days)
• Group insurance which contains a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance and disability plan, hospitalization insurance, travel insurance and bicycle lease plan
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop
INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter. Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Katrien Mertens via hrop_belgium@bayer.com or 0032 495 541019.
What can you expect? The application process consists of a phone screening, a personality questionnaire and reasoning test and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.
Do you want to know more about what our people do at Bayer? Check our social wall via https://career.bayer.be/en/teambayerbenelux/ and follow us via #TeamBayerBenelux!
We do not accept any unsolicited applications and agencies.
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So join us! Be You, Be Bayer.
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Belgium : Belgium : Diegem
Division:
Enabling Functions
Reference Code:
831099
