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Global Change Management for Clinical Development & Operations and Data Science &AI

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

Bayer

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Required Qualifications

-University degree in Business, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, or a related discipline.

-Extensive professional experience (typically 5-10+ years) in change management, communications, or organizational transformation

-Strong understanding of Pharma R&D environments, with preferred experience supporting CD&O and DS&AI functions

-Guide the development of high-quality leadership, stakeholder, and end-user materials that support alignment, adoption, and decision-making

-Translate complex global initiatives into clear change narratives, adoption strategies, and actionable engagement plans

-Experience applying structured change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Bayer Change Framework)

The role

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.

Global Change Management for Clinical Development & Operations and Data Science &AI

Purpose: Global Change Lead is responsible for shaping, leading, and executing structured change management strategies for CD&O (Clinical Development & Operations) and DS&AI (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence) initiatives within Pharma R&D. The role focuses on enabling the people side of change to drive adoption of new ways of working, processes, tools, and capabilities across global stakeholder groups.
This role brings strong expertise in Change Management and Agile ways of working / Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) to support complex global business and transformation initiatives. As part of the program team, the incumbent partners with sponsors, senior stakeholders, product owners, and project teams to define and execute change strategies that enable adoption and deliver measurable business outcomes.

The role works with a high degree of autonomy and serves as a trusted advisor to program sponsors and senior stakeholders. The incumbent identifies change impacts, manages stakeholder engagement, and supports sustainable adoption across global initiatives.

Geographical scope: global

What you'll do

Shape and lead global change strategies for CD&O and DS&AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with Pharma R&D priorities,program objectives, Bayer's global change framework, and opportunities to apply bold, creative Artificial Intelligence ideas anduse cases.

Assess change impact, stakeholder readiness, adoption risks, and sponsorship needs across global stakeholder groups,translating insights into integrated change, communication, engagement, and enablement plans.

Advise and partner with program sponsors, product owners, initiative leads, and functional leadership to strengthen decisionmaking, leadership alignment, visible commitment to change, and sustainable adoption.

Develop and oversee global communication, engagement, and enablement approaches, including leadership, stakeholder,and end-user materials that translate complex change into clear, actionable messages.

Orchestrate learning and enablement activities by defining capability needs, aligning with learning and business partners, and supporting adoption of new processes, tools, and DSO ways of working.

Define, monitor, and act on adoption and change success metrics to evaluate effectiveness, identify resistance, refine interventions, and support measurable program outcomes.

Lead change management across multiple initiatives or portfolios, ensuring prioritization, consistency, stakeholder transparency, and proactive management of cumulative change impacts.

How you'll work

Full time

Reference Code

890633

Division

Enabling Functions

Location

Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona

Functional Area

General Management & Business Consulting

Employment Type

Regular

E-Mail

Av. Baix Llobregat, 3, 08970 Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Espanya

+34 93 495 69 99

talentacquisition@bayer.com

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Find your perfect match

  2. Give us time

  3. The interview

    A conversation to see whether you and Bayer are a good fit, held virtually or on site, with questions based on the VACC leadership model.

  4. You did it!

  5. Day 1 of your first 100

    Your manager assigns a buddy who arranges first meetings during your first days.

  • Bayer responds to every application within 5 weeks; status is visible in the candidate profile.
  • Interview questions follow Bayer's VACC leadership model (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach).

Hiring process

15/10/2026 - 30/10/2026

About Bayer

Bayer is a global life science company with core businesses in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates worldwide and is one of the largest pharmaceutical and agricultural companies, employing over 100,000 people. The company focuses on developing innovative products and solutions in healthcare and nutrition, with a strong emphasis on research and development.

In Spain, Bayer has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, supporting its pharmaceutical, consumer health, and crop science divisions. The company offers a multicultural work environment and is known for its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation. For international professionals, Bayer Spain provides opportunities in data, sales, and field support roles, with a focus on integrating global strategies into the local market.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1863
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Leverkusen, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
bayer.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Bayer Spain has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, with Barcelona serving as the main hub for its Iberia operations.
  • The company offers a global career framework, making it easier for international employees to transfer between countries.
  • Bayer is committed to diversity and inclusion, with employee networks and policies supporting international hires.
  • The Spanish subsidiary focuses on both consumer health and pharmaceutical divisions, providing a range of roles from sales to data analytics.
  • Bayer provides relocation support and language training for international employees in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

CD&O and DS&AI Leadership and Teams
• Change, Communication and Learning teams
• Program and Project Management
• Product Owners and Initiative Leads
• Learning and Communications Partners
• HR Business Partners
• External Partners (as applicable)

Additional information

Legal entity: Euroservices Bayer

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Location

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