Senior Communications Manager & Business Partner PH CH

Be You, Be Bayer

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’.

We’re fascinated and empowered by digital technologies, keeping a close eye on the latest trends in order to best apply innovative solutions into our business practices and processes. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for candidates with a keen interest in tech and a passion for digital in both their personal and professional lives.

We strive to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and experimentation where our people put their passion into practice, built on trust, respect for inclusion and diversity, and equal opportunity for all. We welcome with open arms the melting pot of nationalities, ethnicities, lifestyles, outlooks, and attitudes that the UAE has to offer. We also welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly. Your unique experiences and perspectives are what make us stronger.

We’re on a mission to advance the lives of those who work with us through new challenges, diversified career opportunities, professional development programs, and cross cultural, functional, and country learnings. If you’re an inspiring open-minded risk-taker who knows how to lead by example and is open to growing and putting your digital mindset into action to develop new, more efficient ways of doing things, you’ve come to the right place.

Do Something That Moves You

Position purpose:

The Senior Communications Manager & Business Partner is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans that support the company’s divisional business goals in the Middle East. Working within a Dynamic-Shared-Ownership (DSO) framework, this role serves as a communication liaison, aligning divisional messages with corporate communication strategies and enhancing the division's reputation and market presence. The role involves a blend of corporate communication responsibilities with a strong focus on business partnership, ensuring that communication initiatives are closely integrated with business objectives and contribute meaningfully to the division's success.

Major tasks, responsibilities and requirements of the position:

1. Strategic Communications & Business Partnering:
   1. Work closely with the Cluster Communications Country Head to develop and drive communication and engagement strategies.
   2. Provide strategic communications advice and/or execute key activities to ensure a positive impact that supports company and business goals.
   3. Lead marketing communications with regard to PR media relations and advise on influencer management.
   4. Build relationships of trust by engaging with key media representatives, thought leaders, communication counterparts, and customers.
   5. Ensure consistency of messages and global one-voice-policy across divisions.
   6. Provide strategic counsel to division leadership teams.
   7. Position and train external spokespersons as thought leaders in line with the company's reputational strategy.
2. Content & Channel Management:
   1. Drive content strategy and creation aligned with business objectives.
   2. Develop and oversee strategic multi-channel communications approach, adopting a Paid-Earned-Shared-Owned rationale, including external (i.e., Social Media) and internal audiences.
   3. Ensure message consistency across platforms.
   4. Leverage digital and social media channels effectively.
   5. Lead and support employee engagement initiatives.
3. Issues & Crisis Communications:
   1. Handle and mitigate reputational crises in accordance with global guidelines and local sensitivities (issues communications).
   2. Protect Bayer brand and product brand and ensure crisis preparedness and steer as well as direct issues and crisis communications, including change communications, in close cooperation with corporate functions and business organization.
   3. Ensure communications procedures on issues and crises are known and respected.

Value added to the success of the company:

• Enable business growth through strategic communications.
• Enhance divisional and corporate reputation.
• Support change management and employee engagement.
• Drive innovation storytelling and thought leadership.
• Foster stakeholder relationships that support business objectives.

Work relations:

Internal:

• Global COM community.
• Cluster Communications Country Cluster Head, Communications team, Marketing team, Public Affairs, and other relevant departments.
• CDHs and their management teams (only where needed).
• Country Managing Directors (only where needed).
• Country Cluster EF leaders (only where needed).
• Capability community members.
• Regional marketing teams.

External:

• Media representatives.
• Healthcare professionals.
• Industry associations.
• Key opinion leaders.
• Regulatory bodies.

Your Experience

Education:

• Preferably a university degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Fluency in the English language – one or more local languages beneficial.

Skills/experiences:

• 5+ years communications experience, with 3+ years in life sciences industry.
• Proven track record in strategic communications and business partnering.
• Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellence in content development and storytelling.
• Crisis communications experience.
• Digital communications expertise.
• Project management skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and international business acumen.

Empowered to Achieve

At Bayer, we’re all about advancing life for those who work alongside us. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that fundamental work-life balance, 16 weeks paid maternity leave, and 10 days paternity leave. With our Professional Development Assistance policy for talents, we fund postgraduate studies to help you in your professional growth. Our competitive compensation packages and exciting dynamic working environment are designed for you. Join our global organization where you’ll find thrilling opportunities for personal and professional growth, assignments, learnings, and career advancement, while enjoying the freedom to express your individuality and be you, at Bayer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from qualified individuals with diverse abilities who meet the specified criteria for this position because they are at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talents.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to apply, please send your CV directly to BME.InclusiveOpportunities@bayer.com, with the job vacancy title mentioned in the subject line.