Deputy Director State and Local Government Affairs

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.

The Deputy Director of State and Local Government Affairs will be responsible for managing Bayer's public policy priorities in six states in the United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Bayer's government affairs in front of state and local legislative and executive branches in a multistate region of the US;
• Coordinate and execute Bayer's lobbying, political giving, and grassroots engagement strategies;
• Identify, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory issues, as well as trends and emerging issues that could have a potential impact on Bayer's business divisions;
• Execute strategies to improve Bayer's corporate reputation with government stakeholders;
• Promote policies that maximize the sales and profitability of Bayer's products and business operations in the states;
• Represent Bayer before the highest level of state government by building strong, enduring relationships with state government officials;
• Maximize the effectiveness of trade associations by participating in state-specific workgroups and communicating key Bayer priorities;
• Build state or regional coalitions of associations, NGOs, and advocacy groups that broaden support and effectiveness;
• Manage political consultants in the region;
• Draft legislative and regulatory proposals, written summaries or updates, letters to state government officials, and prepared testimony;
• Ensure Bayer's compliance with all applicable state laws in the region.

Requirements:

• 10 or more years working in government relations, including state and/or federal government experience at a senior level;
• Collaborative working style that creates buy-in and commitment from colleagues and key external stakeholders;
• Exceptional understanding of state and local public policy development and politics in the region;
• Strong strategic planning skill and the ability to be forward-thinking and proactive on legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues;
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment where priorities and direction may change frequently;
• Demonstrated record of excellence in execution;
• Success in applying knowledge of facility infrastructure, tax, economic development, and workforce public policy issues in the legislative and regulatory arena;
• Proven ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the Bayer organization, including senior management;
• Professional and able to handle people and situations with tact, diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality, and a sense of urgency;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with impeccable ethics and a high level of integrity;
• Strong time management, budget, and organisational skills required;
• Exceptional verbal, written, and listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working for a legislator, a legislative body, or a Governor is preferred;
• Significant corporate and association experience and an advanced degree in law and/or public policy is helpful but not required.

Benefits:

• Salary between $144,640 to $216,960;
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission;
• Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.