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Director Federal Government Affairs, Crop Science

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Director Federal Government Affairs, Crop Science are to:

1. Manage Bayer’s interests in front of Congress, the Executive Branch of the U.S. government and foreign embassies based in Washington, DC.
2. Develop and execute strategies to protect our freedom to operate, promote future business growth and advance our reputation with key stakeholders.
3. Engage with federal policymakers on behalf of Bayer, executing legislative and regulatory strategies to achieve objectives across our crop science business.
4. Engage with key trade associations, industry groups and NGOs to build and drive diverse coalitions that advance our business interests at the federal level of government.
5. Develop and maintain strong internal relationships with divisional business leads.
6. Manage Bayer’s government affairs activities in front of Congress and the Administration including executive branch agencies like USDA, EPA and the White House.
7. Identify and develop Bayer’s lobbying, political giving and grassroots engagement strategies on federal legislation impacting our crop science businesses.
8. Monitor and anticipate activities that could impact Bayer's operations in the United States and develop plans to improve our corporate reputation.
9. Represent Bayer before the highest levels of government by building strong, enduring relationships.
10. Drive a focus on core policy and government affairs priorities in coordination with the VP of PASS.
11. Maximize the effectiveness of trade associations by making them aware of key Bayer priorities, the impact on our business and the imperative to support them proactively in coordination with the relevant divisions.
12. Build diverse coalitions of associations, NGOs and advocacy groups that broaden our support and effectiveness.
13. Manage a significant nationwide network of political consultants.
14. Provide oversight of the development, implementation and monitoring of lobbying activities, including drafting issue briefs, white papers and talking points on important issues to Bayer; drafting letters to state legislators, state government officials, as well as preparing testimony.
15. Ensure Bayer's compliance with all ethics/lobbying laws.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

1. Significant corporate and association experience is strongly desired.
2. Extensive experience identifying challenges to current business and their growth drivers in the near and long-term.
3. Collaborative working style that creates buy-in and commitment from colleagues and key external stakeholders.
4. Strong strategic planning skill and the ability to be forward-thinking and proactive on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues.
5. The skill to manage often competing business interests and develop plans that reflect the best interest of Bayer.
6. Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment where priorities and direction may change frequently.
7. Proven ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the Bayer organization in all regions, including senior management.
8. Must be professional and have the ability to handle people and situations with tact, diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality and a sense of urgency.
9. Experience presenting before senior executives and policymakers on important legislative and policy issues.
10. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with impeccable ethics and a high-level of integrity.
11. Strong time management, budget and organizational skills required.
12. Ability to identify, manage and develop talent.
13. Exceptional verbal, written and listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. The Director will have 10+ years working in government relations, including state and/or federal government experience or other relevant experience at a senior level.
2. Advanced degree in law and/or public policy degree helpful but not required.

This posting will be available for application until at least 3/14/2025.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Location: United States : District of Columbia : Washington

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 840308

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