EU Agricultural Policy Manager — Public Affairs Lead

Bayer; Elsene; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation allowance

Company car

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited in Belgium is seeking a Manager EU Agricultural Policy to define and drive public affairs strategies for agricultural, biotechnology and food systems policies at EU level.

You will lead engagement with EU institutions, monitor policy developments, and coordinate cross-functional teams to shape policy positions that support innovation, sustainability and digital transformation in seeds and traits.

Qualifications

• Experience in public and governmental affairs, preferably in EU institutions.
• Strong analytical and strategic communication abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation capabilities.
• Fluent English; additional EU languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement public affairs activities to support Bayer’s EU crop science objectives.
• Analyze political initiatives and regulatory proposals affecting seeds and traits.
• Develop engagement strategies with EU institutions and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global teams to align policy messaging.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or above in economics / law / political science / agronomy

Job description

Bayer CropScience Limited in Belgium is seeking a Manager EU Agricultural Policy to define and drive public affairs strategies for agricultural, biotechnology and food systems policies at EU level.

You will lead engagement with EU institutions, monitor policy developments, and coordinate cross-functional teams to shape policy positions that support innovation, sustainability and digital transformation in seeds and traits.