Manager EU Agricultural Policy

Bayer AG; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation allowance

Meal vouchers

Year-end premium

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Manager EU Agricultural Policy to shape public affairs in Brussels, driving policy positions for biotech, seeds and traits across the EU. You will lead engagement with EU institutions, coordinate across business units, and steer external partners to influence policy outcomes.

The role requires a Master or above and 8–10 years in public affairs with strong English and an extensive EU network. A strategic thinker with negotiation skills is essential for success.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master or above) in economy, law, political science, agronomy or equivalent.
• 8–10 years in public/governmental affairs and/or EU institutions.
• Knowledge of Crop Science business/environment and strategic comms.
• Extensive network within EU Institutions and food value chain groups.
• Experience in one EU Institution would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, excellent negotiation/presentation.
• Excellent knowledge of English; other EU languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor policy developments in biotech, food systems and agricultural policy for Bayer.
• Define and develop public affairs strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive policy outcomes.
• Draft policy positions, issue briefs, and analyses for portfolio.
• Collaborate with CS units to assess legislative impacts on seeds/traits.
• Position Senior Management messaging to EU policymakers.
• Coordinate with external service providers and outreach in EU MS.
• Represent Bayer in industry associations and stakeholder initiatives.

Skills

Public affairs

EU institutions

Policy analysis

Negotiation

English fluency

Education

Master or above in economy

Master or above in law

Master or above in political science

Master or above in agronomy

Job description

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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.

The Manager EU Agricultural Policy will define, set-up and implement public affairs activities in the areas of agricultural, biotechnology and food systems policies to achieve business objectives in the EU. He will be accountable for advocacy and engagement strategy development and implementation related to the companies crop science business to drive development of science-based policies that enable our business objectives in innovation, sustainability and digital transformation with a focus on the seeds and traits business. In addition, you will lead public affairs activities of the company in the area of EU trade policy and monitor geopolitical developments with impact on Bayer’s EU business in close collaboration with our global team.

In this role you will analyze relevant political initiatives and regulatory proposals and support the respective positioning process of the company, drive engagement with EU Institutions and other relevant stakeholders in the defined policy areas and ensure effective internal coordination with relevant business units to support the business from a public affairs perspective as well as assist senior leadership engagement with EU policymakers.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring and early warning about policy developments in the field of biotech, food systems and agricultural policies relevant to the business of Bayer.
• Establish and maintain a strong external network to decision-makers in the biotech, food systems and agricultural policy arena for Bayer at EU level.
• Jointly define and develop public affairs strategies in agreement with business goals and take on responsibility for implementation. Establish and lead cross-functional teams to drive positive policy outcomes.
• Lead writing of policy advocacy positions, issue briefs, analyses reports related to portfolio under responsibility and contribute to global policy advocacy positions and issue briefs
• Closely cooperate with CS business units to evaluate the business impact of legislative proposal in the field of seeds and traits policy.
• Contribute to the positioning of Senior Management and their messaging towards political key opinion leaders at EU level in close cooperation with the business.
• Guide external service providers to steer their work in support of our advocacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues in expert functions and divisions including coordination of outreach with public affairs colleagues in EU Member States to ensure impact and business relevance of the activities.
• Represent Bayer at relevant industry associations and coordinate joint stakeholder initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE

• University degree (Master or above) in economy, law, political science, agronomy or equivalent
• At least 8-10 years of experience in public and governmental affairs and/or EU institutions
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Crop Science business/environment and ability to advance initiatives through strategic communication with a diverse set of external stakeholders
• Extended network, particularly within EU Institutions and EU food value chain organizations
• Previous work experience in one of the EU Institutions would be a plus
• Strong analytical skills & strategic thinker
• Excellent negotiation and presentation capabilities
• Being open-minded and challenging the status-quo
• Excellent knowledge in English required, working knowledge of other EU languages is a plus

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:

• Vacation allowance, meal vouchers, year-end premium and bonus (based on company results)
• Company car, laptop and smartphone
• 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
• 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
• At Bayer, we value your well-being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well-being

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 DSO approach 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".

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