Job Description

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.

Director, Global Intelligence and Economics (all genders)

As Director, Global Intelligence and Economics you will shape the long-term strategic direction of the business by developing a forward-looking view of global agriculture. You will provide critical insights that inform enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and long-range planning, enabling leadership to confidently navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You develop and maintain a global agricultural economic outlook to guide enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and long-term investment decisions
• You build advanced scenario models across commodity prices, acreage shifts, regulatory divergence, and geopolitical risks to navigate uncertainty
• You identify and interpret structural shifts in agriculture—including Asia’s industrial strategy, climate economics, supply chain realignment, and carbon markets—and translate them into clear business implications
• You lead competitive and geopolitical assessments, identifying strategic inflection points, emerging risks, and potential market entrants
• You provide forward-looking insights on performance versus industry benchmarks, highlighting opportunities and areas of risk
• You interpret global trade, regulatory, and policy developments and convert them into actionable, enterprise-level recommendations
• You influence senior stakeholders by quantifying the impact of market and competitor trends on revenue, market share, margins, and supply chain resilience
• You act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Strategy, Finance, R&D, and Commercial, delivering clear, executive-ready narratives that drive alignment and decisions
• You represent the organization externally, establish best-in-class strategic intelligence frameworks, and provide forward-looking thought leadership that ensures the business stays ahead of change

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold an advanced degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Business, or a related field
• You bring deep expertise in global agriculture, trade systems, and economic dynamics
• You have a proven track record of influencing senior executives and shaping enterprise-level strategy
• You demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, foresight, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
• You apply strong commercial acumen and have experience building long-term business cases
• You successfully lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and drive alignment
• You make timely decisions and deliver measurable, high-impact outcomes
• You are willing to travel up to 20% and work effectively across global time zones
• You communicate fluently in English and bring strong executive presence with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly

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 129.700€ and 163.800€ 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 : North Rhine Westfalia : Monheim​

​ ​Division: ​ Crop Science​

Reference Code: 863455​