Manager, Government Relations
Bayer (Washington, Washington DC)

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Bayer CropScience (BCS) is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. With our headquarters in Monheim, Germany, Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900, and is represented in more than 120 countries. BCS is structured into six Business Operations units: four regional crop protection units and two units responsible for Environmental Science and BioScience – offering an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture as well as for non-agricultural applications.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and implement legislative and government relations strategies in areas delegated by the Director of Government Relations.

The incumbent will:
-Build and maintain strong relationships with senior political appointees in EPA, FDA, USDA, OMB and the White House to assist in legislative and product support activities, including regulatory changes;
-Assist the Director in representing Bayer CropScience at trade associations including CropLife America (CLA), Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO);
-Assist the Director in developing BCS tariff suspension/reduction strategy and proposals and will assist in securing introduction of appropriate legislation to suspend/reduce tariffs;
-Build Congressional support to assist, when needed, the regulatory team’s efforts to obtain new registrations, uses and biotech approvals;
-Assist in the defense of existing registrations and products in close coordination with the Director;
-Identify and track national, regional, and multilateral trade initiatives which impact BCS businesses;
-Develop and maintain contacts with key embassies in coordination with the Director;
-Assist with the government relations strategies with regard to biotech approvals, including, if needed a global strategy;
-Progress to a level of expertise sufficient to represent BCS before Members of Congress, congressional staff, trade associations, federal government employees, and international delegation(s) staff.

Qualifications

The selected candidate will possess:
-Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline;
-Three years of legislative experience working for the U.S. Congress;
-Six years of relevant work experience;
-Strong knowledge of international trade and politics;
-Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Political Science;
-Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Bayer Benefits

We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events.

Bayer Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.

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