Operational Manager
Barcelona, Spain·Full-time·Added 3 days ago
11 open roles
What they offer
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Bayer doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
About the job
Operational Lead for R&D - Statistical Programming & Analysis
What you'll do
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Drive operational excellence through KPI tracking, dashboard reporting, and performance monitoring across SPA
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Coordinate resource planning, capacity management, and operational portfolio oversight
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Manage onboarding and operational readiness of internal and external resources, including FSPs
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Support quality, compliance, audit readiness, and completion of required training and learning programs
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate lessons learned, retrospectives, and best-practice sharing
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Coordinate execution and tracking of SPA transformation initiatives, capability-building programs, and organizational priorities
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Facilitate operational governance processes and leadership reporting across chapters and missions
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Foster cross-functional collaboration and drive adoption of AI- and automation-enabled operational improvements
What we're looking for
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MS/BS in Life Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
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Experience in business operations, project management, organizational enablement, or operational excellence
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Strong analytical mindset with experience in KPI development, performance reporting, and operational dashboards
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Experience working in matrix organizations and coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups
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Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills with ability to drive execution without direct authority
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Continuous improvement mindset and demonstrated ability to translate strategy into effective operational processes
Purpose
Lead business operations across all Statistical Programming & Analysis clusters by coordinating resource management, performance monitoring, compliance, and organizational enablement activities. Partner closely with Chapter Leads, Product Leads, and Mission Leads to ensure efficient execution, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization while enabling leaders to focus on strategy, capability development, and stakeholder engagement.
Scope: Global
Legal entity
Legal entity: Euroservices Bayer.
Reference Code
880512
Division
Pharmaceuticals
Location
Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona
Functional Area
Information Technology
Employment Type
Regular
How they hire
Find your perfect match
Give us time
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.
You did it!
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).
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