Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. Bayer HealthCare combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Its aim is to discover, develop, manufacture and market products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

Global Market Access - Advocacy & Access Collaborator (all genders)

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.

As a Global Market Access – Advocacy & Access Collaborator (all genders), you lead cross‑functional advocacy and access collaborations, turning brand strategy into meaningful, compliant action that accelerates appropriate patient access and adoption. You connect Global Market Access, Medical, Public Affairs and external partners to shape payer and policy conversations on secondary stroke prevention and scale impact from global to local.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Advocacy & Access Collaborations for secondary stroke prevention in support of pre-launch access preparation
Translate disease and brand strategy into advocacy that enables timely patient access and appropriate use
Execute integrated stakeholder engagement plans aligned with brand imperatives across markets and functions
Develop a value communication strategy with compelling, compliant narratives and messages for payer, clinical and policy audiences
Co‑create advocacy content with academia, NGOs and thought leaders and share evidence in relevant forums
Design and run global advocacy campaigns that integrate research, media and partnerships to shape payer and policy debates at national, regional and international levels
Build and nurture strong internal and external networks, championing Advocacy & Access across cross‑functional forums and above‑brand initiatives
Drive global‑to‑local secondary stroke prevention advocacy by identifying effective channels, equipping markets and deploying toolkits and patient stories that spotlight unmet need and innovation
Partner with Public Affairs and cross‑functional mission teams to define policy objectives for secondary stroke prevention and engage EU stakeholders as a core team member
Over time the position may include other disease and / or brand platforms

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD in healthcare, MD, or PharmD) preferred
Several years of professional experience in Advocacy & Access or program leadership in multinational settings with a strong track record of external stakeholder engagement
Deep understanding of cardiovascular disease and secondary stroke prevention; ideally familiarity with the competitive landscape and standard of care in stroke prevention and strategies that address patient, clinician and payer needs
Demonstrated ability to translate an ambitious advocacy vision and insights into actionable disease and, as appropriate, brand opportunities and innovative, compliant programs
Proven experience designing and delivering stakeholder programs at global and country levels, with exposure to public affairs, medical communications or relevant non‑profit environments as a plus
Excellence in crafting clear, compelling value and advocacy narratives and in securing internal and external buy‑in
Strength in navigating complex, sensitive stakeholder dynamics while fostering collaboration and compliance
Comfortable working in agile, mission‑based teams and 90‑day cycles, proactively removing barriers and driving outcomes
Fluent in English with outstanding oral and written communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 109.800 € and 138.500 € per year (full-time) plus a variable component and a global equity-based cash plan. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : Berlin : Berlin

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 865839