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CH Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager 

As a Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager, you are responsible for the management of the assigned local portfolio including new and existing marketing authorizations for Benelux (BE, NL, LU) and products in other categories (cosmetics, medical devices and food supplement).  As part of the respective cluster category team contribute to the local business growth in alignment with the overall commercial strategy providing guidance and strategic advice to processes as well as issues and risks. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Represent Regulatory in the BNL management team.
• Contribute to the business growth and sustainability by managing regulatory activities and processes for the assigned brands and product categories and in line with the overall cluster and regional strategy (this includes life-cycle management as well as new product development-related activities) as well as by coaching the regulatory team across the BNL cluster.
• Develop, support and implement regulatory strategy and activities, tailored to the special needs of BNL countries and – if applicable/relevant – for the sub-region or region EMEA.
• Collaborate within the country/cluster/regional organization and provide Regulatory strategies to resolve product-related issue and risk management activities for the assigned product categories and brands.
• Represent BCH as competent, reliable partner to the local Health Authorities in all regulatory matters and coaches the cluster RA staff in doing so.
• Proactive shapes the regulatory environment in BNL cluster. May serve as Bayer representative to local trade association regulatory committees.
• Provides regulatory intelligence: identify current and emerging national and regional regulations, which impact the product development and/or marketing processes and ensures appropriate contribution and communication with all involved areas.

Bayer Consumer Health division is active in marketing and sales of non-prescription products, both online and offline available at (online) pharmacies, para-pharmacies, drugstores and supermarkets. With brands as Supradyn, Bepanthen,  Canestene and Rennie, we have a leading role in the self-care market. Our mission is to enable our customers to take accountability of their own and their families wellbeing and not letting minor health problems stand in the way of a carefree day. 
Do you want to contribute to our mission and make a difference for millions of people every single day?

WHO YOU ARE

• Scientific degree (i.e. PhD, PharmD, or equivalent)
• Proven track records in Consumer Health Regulatory Affairs or related positions – at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry (mainly in Regulatory Consumer Health)
• Experience in working cross-functionally and with teams across multiple countries
• Demonstrated ability to work in regulatory capacity supporting business objectives while ensuring appropriate governance
• Strategic thinking and business acumen with a focus on consumer 
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex scientific topics in an understandable way and clearly associate with business case 
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as: 

• An excellent competitive salary
• Vacation allowance, meal vouchers, year-end premium and bonus (based on company results) 
• Company car, laptop and smartphone
• In this position you have the choice to work in a hybrid setting, working 2 days or more in the office and the other days from home. If you work from home, Bayer will provide the necessary tools and a monthly internet allowance. 
• 34 days of leave (20 legal days, 12 work time reduction days and 2 Bayer days)
• Group insurance which contains a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance and disability plan, hospitalization insurance, travel insurance
• Bicycle lease plan
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop

Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our DSO approach and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: Health for all, hunger for none.

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (in 1 document). Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Katrien Mertens via 0032 495541019 or katrien.mertens.ext@bayer.com. 
What can you expect? The application process consists of a phone screening, a personality questionnaire and reasoning test and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.
Do you want to know more about what our people do at Bayer? Check via https://www.bayer.com/be/nl/career/our-people and follow us via #TeamBayerBenelux! We do not accept any unsolicited applications and agencies. #LI-BNL

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Division:

Consumer Health 

Reference Code:

850848