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REACH Manager (all genders) 

Corporate Product Stewardship provides technical expertise in the manufacturing and use of our products and ensures compliance with current regulatory frameworks across the Group, primarily in the company’s most important markets. One of our mission workstreams ensures the correct registration of intermediate products under the European REACH procedure, so that our products can be imported and used in Europe. We are seeking a new colleague in this area. 

Be part of our REACH mission team within Corporate Product Stewardship, which is a technical expert hub for substance registrations under REACH(-like) regulations and a trustful advisor for internal stakeholders in matters of REACH compliance. As REACH Manager (all genders) you will be collaborating with an extensive network of experts from the fields of physical chemical properties of substances, (eco-)toxicology, environmental fate, as well as chemical development, product supply, supply chain management, procurement, and public affairs.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You ensure REACH compliance by preparing, coordinating, and submitting registration dossiers, including chemical safety assessments and exposure scenarios
• You develop registration and testing strategies for new active pharmaceutical ingredients, always aligning with regulatory requirements and business objectives
• You act as a key point of contact for REACH-related topics and provide regulatory guidance to stakeholders across Bayer divisions
• You collaborate with external service providers – from selection and contracting to managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• You stay on top of regulatory developments and actively engage with authorities and industry associations to anticipate future requirements
• You translate new regulatory requirements into concrete business processes and contribute to their implementation in cross-divisional teams
• You support divisional product teams to ensure compliance and sustainable product stewardship throughout the entire product lifecycle
• You drive continuous improvement of internal processes to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness in REACH compliance activities

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a Master’s degree in chemistry, toxicology, environmental sciences, or a related scientific discipline; a PhD is preferred
• You bring sound knowledge of the EU REACH Regulation and its practical implementation in an industrial context
• You have a basic understanding of chemical safety assessments and registration processes and are eager to deepen your expertise
• You are initiative-taking, well organized, and open to learning in a dynamic, international environment
• You enjoy working in interdisciplinary and cross-divisional teams, driving compliance and sustainability in product stewardship
• You communicate clearly and confidently in English; German language skills are a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award

• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you​

• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more​

• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs​

• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor ​

• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work​

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
 

Location:           ​​ ​   Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Leverkusen​

​​Division: ​               Enabling Functions​

Reference Code:  854004​