At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Sr Administrative Assistant 

Under limited supervision and acting on your own initiative, you perform a wide range of administrative duties for Executive-level Managers, General Managers, or department Managers; Assignments generally involve work of a confidential nature and require a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of your function, as well as company products, policies, and programs. This role can sit in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Assemble and analyze information and prepare reports, manuals, agendas, correspondence, and memoranda in line with general company practices;
• Establish and maintain departmental databases and develop spreadsheets that are critical to department operations;
• Assist in planning and preparing meetings, including drafting agendas and broader communications, and coordinating details for departmental meetings, on- and off-site conferences, and events;
• Prepare materials in final form from very rough and complex drafts, often using technical terminology and combining content from multiple sources;
• Manage business travel arrangements, process expense reports, and support payment of invoices;
• Screen and redirect calls, take messages, handle mail, and coordinate activities across departments, following up to ensure that requests are carried out;
• Interface with other assistants to share and coordinate workload and, as needed, cross-train lower-level assistants within the department;
• Perform additional accountabilities as required to support leaders, business units, and external partners.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma;
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization;
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through;
• Ability to collaborate with internal partners across various Business Units, leadership, and external vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $52,080.00- $78,120.00 .Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will end on 1/27/26.