About this role
<table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:white"><img src="https://career.bayer.com/sites/g/files/kmftyc1291/files/Internal%20Job%20Postings.jpg" border="0"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:28.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Policy & Advocacy Manager (m/f/d)</strong></span> </span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bayer S.p.A. is looking for a dynamic and strategic <strong>Policy & Advocacy Manager. </strong> He/she will contribute to the development and implementation of Policy & Advocacy activities at the national level, supporting the company's institutional positioning and advocacy initiatives aimed at facilitating access to innovation and promoting the sustainability of the healthcare system, in alignment with the Market Access strategy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support the definition and implementation of Policy & Advocacy priorities in line with portfolio and access needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Monitor developments in the regulatory and policy environment (AIFA, Ministry of Health, Parliament, Regions), identifying implications and potential impacts for the company.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to the development of policy content and key messages on strategic topics such as innovation, HTA, regional access, and National Health Service (NHS) sustainability.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage and develop operational relationships with national and regional institutional stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Participate in institutional meetings, technical working groups, and advisory boards in coordination with the MIART Head.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support engagement with patient associations, scientific societies, and industry associations as part of advocacy initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Draft policy briefs, position papers, legislative analyses, and institutional documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support the preparation of contributions for public consultations, hearings, and advocacy initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collect and analyze clinical, economic, and healthcare system evidence to support policy activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage Policy & Advocacy projects at both national and regional levels, including educational initiatives, policy forums, and public-private partnerships.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate in the development of multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on areas of shared interest.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure alignment of initiatives with access priorities and the company’s institutional objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Work closely with Value Access, Medical Affairs, Communications, Commercial, and the Nucleus Community teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide institutional and regulatory insights to support access and launch strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Prepare updates, presentations, and reports for national and, where required, international management.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>WHO YOU ARE:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">University degree in Political Science, Law, Economics, Healthcare, Public Health, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Master's degree or specialized training in Public Policy, Market Access, or Health Economics is preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Minimum of 3 years of experience in Policy & Advocacy, Government Affairs, or Market Access.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong understanding of the Italian healthcare system and key decision-making processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in managing institutional stakeholders and coordinating advocacy initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solid knowledge of national and regional institutional dynamics (Ministry of Health, AIFA, Regional Authorities).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong policy writing and synthesis capabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent organizational and project management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Fluent English.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proactive mindset with a solution-oriented approach.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong institutional communication skills, both written and verbal.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Reliability, attention to detail, and results orientation.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">To attract and retain our talent at Bayer, we are committed to paying compensation based on gender-neutral criteria and in any case on objective, fair and performance-based criteria.The initial annual gross compensation for this role is not below è 51.300,00 EUR. Any upward adjustments may be made in the presence of objective circumstances, such as experience, specific qualifications, and/or specific areas of responsibility, and in any case based on gender-neutral criteria.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Type of Contract: Permanent</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Place of work: Milano</span></p><table style="width:970.0px;height:142.375px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:23.7292px"> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.7292px"> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.7292px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Application Period:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:200.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">17/07/2026 - 23/07/2026</span></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Reference Code:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"><span style="font-size:14.0px">874757</span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.7292px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Division:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Pharmaceuticals</span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Location:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Italy : Lombardia : Milan</span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.7292px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Functional Area:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Market Access</span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Position Grade:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"><span style="font-size:14.0px">VS 1.1</span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.7292px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong></span></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Regular </span></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Work Time:</strong></span></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Full-time</span></span></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:962.0px" colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:962.0px" colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:962.0px" colspan="2"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Contact Us</strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:962.0px" colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:548.083px"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px">Address</span></strong></td> <td style="width:413.917px"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px">E-Mail</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:548.083px"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Viale Certosa 130, 20156 Milano</span></td> <td style="width:413.917px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:548.083px"> </td> <td style="width:413.917px"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:962.0px" colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:962.0px" colspan="2"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>