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. Project Manager, Field Force Deployment Operations This position will report directly to the Executive Director, Field Force Deployment. The Project Manager, Field Force Deployment Operations will support the planning, execution, and operational readiness of high‑impact commercial initiatives, including new product launches, second indications, go‑to‑market (GTM) design, quarterly business planning cycles, territory alignment, and incentive compensation (IC) plan execution and administration. This role serves as a central execution and coordination partner, ensuring timelines, dependencies, documentation, and cross‑functional follow‑ups are managed with rigor and consistency. The Project Manager will enable senior leaders and functional owners to focus on decision‑making and strategy by owning project administration, cadence management, status reporting, and operational discipline across multiple workstreams. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Project Manager – Field Force Deployment Operations, are: Portfolio & Initiative Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support a portfolio of Commercial Operations initiatives, including GTM exercises, field sizing and structure, launch readiness, and ongoing business planning cycles.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies across concurrent initiatives.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Track interdependencies across launches, territory alignment cycles, IC plan timelines, and system readiness.</li> </ul> Commercial Launch Readiness <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Coordinate readiness activities for new product launches and new indications for existing brands, ensuring alignment across Commercial, Field Ops, Marketing, Training, IT/Data, Incentive Compensation, and Analytics.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Track launch deliverables, readiness criteria, risks, and open issues; escalate risks as needed.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain launch documentation, trackers, and readiness checklists.</li> </ul> GTM, Targeting & Segmentation Support <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Provide project management support for GTM design initiatives, including:</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Field sizing and structure exercises</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Targeting and segmentation cycles</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Quarterly business planning and territory alignment</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Track inputs, outputs, timelines, and approvals across cross‑functional stakeholders.</li> </ul> Incentive Compensation (IC) Plan Execution <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Coordinate IC plan design and administration timelines in partnership with IC, Finance, Legal, HR, Payroll, Leadership, and Field Operations.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Track dependencies between IC design, system configuration, communications, and field rollout.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain documentation, timelines, and readiness materials to support on‑time plan execution.</li> </ul> Project Execution & Operational Excellence <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Own day‑to‑day project execution activities, including:</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Timeline and milestone tracking</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Dependency and risk tracking (RAID logs)</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Status reporting and dashboards</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Action item and follow‑up management</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure consistent use of project management tools, templates, and workflows.</li> </ul> Meeting & Collaboration Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Coordinate cross‑functional meetings and operating cadences, including:</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Agenda development and pre‑reads</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Scheduling and calendar invites</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Logistics coordination</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Meeting notes, action items, and follow‑up tracking.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Serve as a reliable point of contact to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.</li> </ul> Documentation, Compliance & Rigor <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain shared folders, SharePoint/Teams sites, and documentation repositories with strong version control and audit readiness.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure SOP compliance, documentation accuracy, and timely updates.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Update and maintain workflow templates, checklists, trackers, and standardized reporting materials.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support continuous improvement of PM processes and tools.</li> </ul> WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Bachelor’s degree;</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience in project coordination, project management, or operations roles.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience supporting commercial, field operations, GTM, or launch-related initiatives preferred.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Exposure to cross-functional work in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare organization</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Strong organizational and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">High attention to detail with the ability to track complex timelines and dependencies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Proficient in Microsoft suite and PM tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Project, ADO, Smartsheet, Jira).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Process‑oriented mindset with a focus on execution, consistency, and follow‑through.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced Degree;</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 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Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. 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Project Manager, Field Force Deployment Operations (Residence Based, Residence Based, US) @ Bayer

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