Digital Lead and Head of Digital Transformation & IT PH France (M/F), Loos

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

Key responsabilities

This position is accountable for all digital and specific IT division activities for the Pharmaceutical (PH) division in France and is a member of the France Pharmaceuticals Leadership Team.

As a member of the global DT&IT organization, the role acts as a key business partner.

The role is responsible for co-development, implementation and leading the divisional IT & Digital functional strategies and investment roadmaps in France.

Lead the DT&IT PH team, coordinate the activities with the IT Country Senior Representative and the CDH / Pharmaceuticals Leadership Team.

Your will be responsible for the following tasks :

• The role is responsible for co-development, implementation and leading the divisional IT & Digital functional strategies and investment roadmaps in France.
• Leads in shaping the business strategy in partnership with PH Leadership Team members towards the DT&IT enablers to support further innovation and efficiency.
• Identifies and leads areas of value potential through providing insights and analytics on new and innovative digital business models. Leads to translate new & changed business models into highly effective IT and digital solutions.
• Leads on external industry trends to provide transformative solutions and provides expert analysis on their value for the pharma division taking into account external complexities and the needs of our patients.
• Leads collaboration with external organizations to bring in innovative thinking and emerging technologies concepts into the DT&IT function and division, with the ability to convert into successful business solutions.
• Influence platforms to convert divisional strategies into product-specific roadmaps and detailed delivery plans integrating key priorities and managing within existing resource allocations.
• Provides alignment with Pharmaceuticals Leadership Team, IT priorities and budget allocations, incorporating and integrating this with global IT guidance and directives.
• Influence senior stakeholders within Marketing and Sales to shape their digital work environment to adopt new ways of working and the utilization and adaptation of new technologies.
• As Head of DT&IT PH France, orchestrate Platform topics in France as part of global Group IT and align within the country with present DF, CSRM units and external partners to ensure effective and efficient IT delivery.

Profile

• Relevant University degree in business, information science or equivalent
• A minimum of 5+ years of significant experience in driving digital transformation and experience in Pharma industry are required
• Profound Pharmaceuticals market and business knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of information technology and/or infrastructure
• Knowledge and experience in digital foundation topics
• Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent inter-cultural understanding and experience
• Strong communication skills, analytical, structural and strategic skills