Strategic Lead, Sample Operations & Effectiveness

Bayer AG; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Associate Director of Sample Operations & Effectiveness in Whippany, NJ to lead day-to-day sampling programs for US Pharmaceuticals. The role emphasizes compliant execution, analytics, dashboards, and optimization to improve sample allocation, inventory use, and overall program effectiveness.

You'll partner with Customer Engagement, Field Leadership, Compliance, Data & Analytics, and external vendors to ensure effective operations and continuous improvement in sampling

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings.
• Proven collaboration skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a sample effectiveness framework to evaluate program performance.
• Establish KPIs for sample utilization, practitioner reach, ordering activity, and inventory utilization.
• Create dashboards and reports providing visibility into program performance.
• Analyze sample activity to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support business reviews and decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights to Product, Customer Engagement, Field leadership, and stakeholders.

Skills

Pharmaceutical experience

Collaboration

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Data interpretation

Tools

Veeva CRM

Job description

Bayer is seeking an Associate Director of Sample Operations & Effectiveness in Whippany, NJ to lead day-to-day sampling programs for US Pharmaceuticals. The role emphasizes compliant execution, analytics, dashboards, and optimization to improve sample allocation, inventory use, and overall program effectiveness.

You'll partner with Customer Engagement, Field Leadership, Compliance, Data & Analytics, and external vendors to ensure effective operations and continuous improvement in sampling