Global Regulatory Policy Lead

Global Regulatory Policy Lead

Regulatory Affairs - Consumer Health

Lead Global Policy. Shape the Future of Consumer Health.

We are looking for a Senior Regulatory Policy Leader to shape the global policy landscape for Consumer Health. In this high visibility, strategically critical role, you will guide how we anticipate regulatory change, influence external environments, and embed regulatory foresight into business decision making worldwide.

You will lead our global regulatory intelligence capability, represent the organisation in key industry and policy forums, and play a pivotal role in enabling faster, safer, and more innovative product development across markets. This is a rare opportunity to define and elevate a growing capability area with direct access to senior leadership and significant global influence.

What You Will Do

• Lead global regulatory intelligence and policy tracking to anticipate emerging trends and risks.
• Interpret global regulatory developments and translate them into strategic guidance for innovation and market access.
• Develop and execute global policy influencing strategies to shape the external regulatory environment.
• Drive global alignment by partnering with regional and market regulatory teams.
• Represent the organisation externally in trade associations, regulatory working groups, and global policy forums.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs within Consumer Health.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams, coach others, lead global or cross functional initiatives, and effectively influence senior stakeholders to drive organisational change.
• Deep expertise in global regulatory policy, intelligence, and emerging markets.
• Proven ability to influence regulatory strategy at a global level.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and foresight capabilities.

Why Bayer

Join a global organization where you can directly shape regulatory strategy at scale, influence industry direction, and build capabilities that will define the future of Consumer Health.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary you can expect: Min £110K - £136K pa depending on experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.

• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.
• Individual bonus can also be granted for top Talent Impact.
• Car / Mobility Benefit.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance.
• Wellness programs and support.
• Employee discount scheme.

• International career possibilities.
• Flexible and Hybrid working.
• Help with home office equipment.
• Volunteering days.
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment.

The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity/expression, family status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We continue to progressively embrace and adopt actions to advance our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) commitments and aspirations.

Bayer is committed to providing access and support for all individuals with disabilities and / or long term conditions - during the application process and beyond. Let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply please contact .

Our Sustainability Commitment

At Bayer, sustainability is ingrained in our mission 'Health for all, hunger for none', driving our commitment to healthcare and agricultural innovation. We prioritise reducing our environmental footprint, enhancing our social impact, and ensuring sustainable business practices. As part of our team, you will have opportunities to contribute to various initiatives such as achieving climate neutrality across our facilities by 2030, to improving access to healthcare and nutrition to 100 million underserved people worldwide by 2030.

Location & Details

Location: United Kingdom : Berkshire : Reading

Division: Consumer Health

Reference Code: 871047