Director Transformation Field Force Operations

Director Transformation Field Force Operations

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Bayer US Pharmaceuticals is committed to delivering on its mission "Health for All, Hunger for None" by advancing a portfolio of innovative treatments. As we continue to evolve our operating model and invest in the future of our Field Force, we are seeking a dynamic Director of Transformation to drive operational effectiveness and support the growth of our business. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced consultants or leaders with a proven track record of driving transformation, who want to make a tangible impactdelivering outcomes that increase field force effectiveness and identifying efficiencies that free up resources for capabilities that drive growth. The Director, Transformation will collaborate across Field Force Operations and partner with cross-functional teams to analyze gaps, lead re-engineering of processes and capabilities, and oversee transformational projects across the department. This leader will champion the adoption of AI and advanced analytics, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure that transformation initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes for Bayer Pharma US. While this position is technically remote, there will be travel to our Whippany, NJ office on a fairly regular basis.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role, Director, Transformation Field Force Operations, are to :

• Act as a transformation lead for Bayer Pharma US Field Force Operations, ensuring alignment of all initiatives with Bayer's strategy and business objectives;
• Lead development and execution of a multi-year transformation roadmap, delivered in 90-day sprints, focused on increasing field force effectiveness and operational efficiency;
• Work across the organization to identify and prioritize opportunities to re-engineer processes, leveraging industry best practices and benchmarking to drive innovation;
• Collaborate across the department to oversee and track transformation projects led by other team members, ensuring delivery of targeted outcomes;
• Develop and manage a governance approach for transformation initiatives, including establishing steering committees, reporting structures, and risk management processes;
• Lead the development and implementation of automation and agentic AI-enabled capabilities across field force operations, ensuring alignment and integration with the Bayer US AI factory and ecosystem;
• Drive the adoption of AI and digital platforms to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive operational excellence that improves field effectiveness;
• Partner with IT, Data Science, and business stakeholders to improve the integration of advanced analytics into operational models;
• Lead and support cross-functional project teams, applying strong project management methodologies to deliver on-time, in-scope, and within-budget outcomes;
• Establish clear, quantitative metrics and governance frameworks to monitor progress and sustain improvements in process and capability transformation;
• Foster a culture of collaboration, resilience, and continuous improvement within Field Force Operations and with key partners (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR);
• Develop and implement strategies to build employee engagement, adaptability, and a growth mindset across the organization;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on transformation strategy and operational effectiveness;
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies, with a focus on culture-building and employee resilience;
• Manage the transformation budget for Field Force Operations by articulating and committing to clearly defined outcomes and the value each project will deliver;
• Ensure all process changes comply with relevant compliance and internal audit requirements, as well as Bayer's internal policies and external regulations.

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $168,690.97 $253,036.45. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This posting will be available for application until at least 11 / 28 / 2025.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

Location : United States : New Jersey : Whippany || United States : California : Los Angeles || United States : California : San Francisco || United States : Colorado : Denver || United States : District of Columbia : Washington || United States : Florida : Miami || United States : Florida : Orlando || United States : Illinois : Chicago || United States : Kansas : Kansas City || United States : Michigan : Detroit || United States : New Jersey : Newark || United States : New York : Bronx || United States : New York : Brooklyn || United States : New York : Queens || United States : Ohio : Cleveland || United States : Texas : Dallas || United States : Texas : Fort Worth || United States : Texas : Houston || United States : Washington : Seattle

Division : Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code : 856514

Email : hrop_usa@bayer.com