Research Product Team Lead m/f/dAt 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.Research Product Team Lead m/f/dAs a Research Product Team Lead (m/f/d), you will lead a research product team or multiple teams within the Cardiovascular, Renal, and Immunology (CVRI) division. You will build and guide a fit-for-purpose research product team (RPT) to set the vision and strategic direction, ensuring the implementation of an aligned strategy across R&D and Pharma capability pools. Your accountability spans from the initiation of a product program (D1) through the confirmation of preclinical candidates (PCC).YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCompose, shape, and maintain a motivated and high-performing research product team(s) that flexibly evolves with project needsLead the discovery of preclinical candidates from program initiation (D1) to preclinical candidate confirmation (PCC) across various therapeutic areas in line with research and portfolioEnsure efficient research product program planning and lean executionDrive and continuously develop the research product team strategy, vision, and purpose to validate scientific hypotheses and develop high-value, innovative preclinical candidate/product profilesFocus the product team on developing and conducting critical experiments that lead to meaningful decisions for a differentiated productDrive strategic and quality decision-making with the cross-functional RPTIntegrate data from various sources to form holistic evidence base for the assetNegotiate and secure resources from R&D and Pharma capability clusters to execute the product mission effectivelyEnsure appropriate consultation of experts and engage with the wider disease community to drive scientific, technical, and operational excellenceAct as a VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) leader, holding team members accountable for their deliverablesManage program-related decision powers and financial steering of product budgetsCreate outcome scenarios at data inflection points and present key evidence to governance bodiesParticipate actively in product team leader and disease communities to leverage collective experiences and knowledgeEmbody VACC leadership by guiding teams, removing roadblocks, shaping value-creating systems, and coaching team membersWHO YOU AREPhD, MD, and/or PharmD with long-term relevant professional and academic experience, including several years in drug discovery and development in Cardiology, Nephrology, or ImmunologyDeep technical and scientific expertise in respective focus areasSeveral years of experience leading and managing cross-functional global discovery teamsDeep understanding of discovery and translational research, with experience in preclinical and early clinical developmentExperience in managing research budgetsSuccessful track record of advancing programs from early discovery to preclinical developmentSituational leadership skills to build high-performance teams in a highly matrixed environmentStrong strategic mindset and business acumen with system awarenessProven entrepreneurial mindset and courage to challenge the status quo, striving for continuous improvement and innovationExcellent communication, networking, negotiation, and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders at all levelsAbility to drive and influence decision-making across the organization with strong stakeholder management capabilitiesExcellent presentation skills and the ability to hold people accountable respectfullyAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and support technical research activities as neededFluency in English is essential. Command of a second major European language, ideally German will be niceApplies VACC leadership behaviors, demonstrating self-awareness,We are looking forward to receiving your application by 22nd June. Thank you! jidb7af964a jit0625a jiy26a