YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Director of Communications, are to:

• Develop, implement, and sustain a biotech innovation narrative and communications strategy that supports the strategic vision of the Bayer pharmaceutical business especially as it relates to its Bay Area presence, especially in biotech field;
• Develop effective executive communications positioning and messages for the Head of Product Supply Biotech and Berkeley Site Leadership Team, including presentations, talking points, and remarks for external and significant (e.g., all hands, town halls) internal engagements in Biotech network;
• Oversee and advise on internal communications for the Berkeley site to educate and engage employees in support of the Product Supply (PS) Biotech and Berkeley site strategies;
• Drive employee engagement and foster a sense of community, while reinforcing the company values and vision;
• Collaborate with various cross-functional leadership and team members in the development of communications strategies for key strategic initiatives;
•  Coordinate and partner with global and U.S. communications in PS, Pharma and Corporate;
• Serve as community relations leader for Berkeley site, which includes: (a) developing/implementing a strategic philanthropy corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy and activities; and (b) maintaining, building and evolving relationships with local and regional key external stakeholders, including city officials, community/business leaders, advocates, etc.;
• Work in partnership with U.S. and global Pharmaceutical communications teams on initiatives to ensure alignment with overall Pharmaceuticals vision;

• Partner with the U.S. Internal Communications team to ensure that Berkeley and San Francisco are positively represented and profiled country-wide;
• Prepare and publish content for US intranet and related employee news channels such as news features, profiles, event summaries, etc.;
• Monitor and measure impact of communications programs and initiatives with key stakeholder audiences;
• Make recommendations as needed to ensure communications goals are achieved;
• Manage and guide the work of the Communications Manager to ensure alignment of activities and individual growth and development;

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism and/or business administration;
• At least 15 years' experience in developing, leading, and implementing successful strategic communications programs and operations;
• Demonstrate success in developing, managing and delivering research-based best-in-class communication strategies and programs in a large, complex, global organization;
• Experience supporting senior executives and working with leadership teams to develop and implement strategic leadership communications programs;
• Experience with developing and implementing earned and social media strategies;
• Experience in developing and/or managing data analysis and reporting for internal communications, programs, campaigns, etc.;
• Ability to understand and produce clear, compelling, motivating content and effectively and succinctly communicate complex biopharma concepts in a variety of formats, including key messages, Q&A, executive speeches, collateral materials, video scripts and PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships across a variety of constituencies;
• Strong customer service orientation;
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s Degree;
• Experience within a pharmaceutical company or health care system within a pharmaceutical company or health care system;
• Established relationships with media and other stakeholders (including local official) in the Bay Area;