Head of Public Affairs Türkiye

Bayer is a life science company and a global leader in health care and nutrition.

Our innovative products support efforts to overcome the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population.

We carry out all our work in line with our mission “Health for All, Hunger for None” and we offer innovative solutions in the fields of health and agriculture .”

Preferred Location is Ankara, İstanbul will be the second option.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Team member & leadership:

• Leads the PASS strategy and activities in the country and actively

participates in the global PASS community.

• VACC leader with a strong sense of purpose and accountability

Strategic Planning:

• Develops and executes integrated public affairs strategies that align with the company’s goals across divisions with a particular focus on Crop Science, resulting in measurable business impact and improvement in public and stakeholder trust.

• Monitors and analyzes public policy trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments specific to the businesses to assist and lead strategic decision-making, proactively adjusting strategy and enhanced compliance.

• Develops and reviews every 90 days the PA strategic activity to adjust whenever necessary

• Ensures the company at country level speaks one voice

• Manages topics holistically and develops integrated plans, content and activities for all relevant target groups and channels.

• Scouts the environment and build intelligence to anticipate issues and opportunities

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Builds and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, NGOs, and community organizations relevant to our businesses, resulting in increased

advocacy support and collaboration opportunities.

• Represents the company at public forums, industry conferences, and stakeholder meetings to advocate for the company’s interests.

• Partnerships and alliances: establishes mutually beneficial relationships with associations; individual partner companies or groups; alliances with advocacy groups or other opinion leaders

Cross-Division Collaboration:

• Builds a strong and aligned internal network including Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial to ensure alignment of public affairs initiatives with business objectives and operational strategies, leading to consistent and effective public affairs efforts.

• Ensures the normal functioning of the sites from a PA perspective (local officials’ relationship, trade, etc.) and leverages the footprint of Bayer in the country

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Evaluates the effectiveness of public affairs initiatives and adjust strategies as needed, ensuring that public affairs efforts are data-driven and result-oriented. Contributes accordingly to the internal measurement tools.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences, Communication, Law, Economics or Public Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or corporate affairs, with a strong knowledge of the agriculture field. Additional pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors highly valued.

• Proven track record in advocating for policy changes and legislative processes to support the company's strategic objectives

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working across divisions.

• Native Turkish and Fluent English (verbal and written)

• Good analytical skills with ability to understand and address complex issues

• Established network and relationships with government officials at local and national levels

• Strategic mindset with a demonstrated ability to align public affairs objectives with broader business goals

• High level of maturity and sound judgment in decision-making and leadership

• Deep understanding of Turkish political and regulatory processes

Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayi Ltd Şti 'ye yapacağınız başvurular aracılığı ile toplanacak kişisel verileriniz, veri sorumlusu Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayi Ltd Şti. tarafından 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK) ile ilgili mevzuat kapsamında iş başvuru süreçlerinin yürütülmesi amacıyla işlenecektir. Aydınlatma metnimize https://www.bayer.com.tr/tr/gizlilik-politikasi linkinden ulaşabilirsiniz.