Senior Director, Commercial Lead - Menopause

Bayer; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company seeks a Senior Director, Commercial Lead focused on Women’s Health in Mississauga, Ontario. The candidate will lead strategic initiatives in marketing and create customer-centric solutions. Requires 8+ years of experience in marketing and a strong business acumen, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Science. We offer competitive compensation and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Work-life flexibility programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in marketing or strategic cross-functional roles, especially in product launch.
• Experience in Women’s Health and/or sales is an asset.
• Bilingual in French & English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional brand squad and define brand vision.
• Develop business cases and ensure key performance metrics are met.
• Build partnerships with Canadian thought leaders.

Skills

Marketing expertise

Strategic leadership

Customer-centric decision making

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Science

MBA

Tools

Digital tools

Market research analytics

Job description

At Bayer, we’re visionaries driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges, striving for a world where 'Health for All, Hunger for None' is a reality. We are fueled by energy, curiosity, and dedication, learning from diverse perspectives to expand our thinking and redefine what’s possible. Join us if you’re eager to build a meaningful career within a community of brilliant minds making a real difference.

Senior Director, Commercial Lead - Menopause

Bayer Inc.’s Pharmaceutical division has adopted a new operating model to better serve our customers and patients, aligning with our mission, ‘Health for All’. Reporting directly to the Country President and General Manager of the Pharmaceutical Division, the successful candidate will lead the cross-functional Product Team from strategic, visionary, and financial perspectives to ensure successful product launch and growth. They will represent the brand at the Pharma Enabling Network and ensure resource needs are met. The focus is on customer insights-driven decision making and project execution to meet performance metrics.

This is a permanent position based out of Mississauga, Ontario, with Bayer’s commitment to a flexible hybrid working environment.

What you will do :

1. Financials : Share P&L accountability with peers. Develop strong business cases for brand resources and ensure achievement of key performance metrics.
2. Leadership : Lead a cross-functional brand squad (medical, market access, regulatory, operations, customer engagement, etc.), define the brand vision, ensure appropriate resources, and provide feedback. Represent the brand and customer voice at the Pharma Leadership Team (PLT).
3. Strategy : Convert insights from market research, analytics, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into strategic plans. Define positioning and messaging, co-create solutions with customers, and drive value through iterative team efforts.
4. Agile Marketing : Operate in 90-day cycles, adapt quickly to change, align teams, and ensure impactful outcomes aligned with Pharma business goals.
5. Content & Digital : Create modular, timely content for targeted campaigns across microsegments. Ensure compliance with PAAB and internal standards, and optimize digital delivery with a focus on user experience.
6. Insight Application : Use diverse data sources to stay ahead of industry trends and deepen understanding of disease areas, market dynamics, and success metrics.
7. Customer Relationships : Build trusted partnerships with Canadian thought leaders, collaborating closely with Customer Engagement.
8. Collaboration : Work with Customer Engagement teams to translate field insights into actionable plans and create customer-centric value.

Who you are :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or related field; MBA is an asset
• 8+ years in marketing or strategic cross-functional roles, with recent product launch experience
• Experience in Women’s Health and/or sales is an asset
• Strong business acumen with P&L ownership and resource planning skills
• Agile mindset with expertise in digital tools and omnichannel strategies
• Customer-centric, insights-driven decision maker with a record of execution excellence
• Collaborative team player, capable of building trust, managing conflict, and fostering inclusivity
• Resilient under pressure; thrives in fast-paced, competitive environments
• Proven leadership through change, talent development, and stakeholder influence
• Understanding of Canadian regulatory and compliance requirements
• Bilingual in French & English is an asset

What we offer :

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs including flex hours, discounts, volunteer days, wellness initiatives, and more

Bayer is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We value individual differences and believe our people are our greatest asset. The diverse experiences, knowledge, and capabilities of our employees drive our success and reflect our values and purpose.

All referral candidates must be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee. Once referred, candidates will receive instructions to complete their application.

This posting remains open until at least August 21, 2025.

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Bayer encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodations during the selection process should notify the Bayer representative to arrange appropriate support.

Location : Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Division : Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code : 846170

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