STA: Senior Director, Event & Communication Strategy, Co.Lab

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STA: Senior Director, Event & Communication Strategy, Co.Lab

STA: Senior Director, Event & Communication Strategy, Co.Lab: 6-12 Month STA (Short-Term Assignment) 50% Time Commitment.

This opportunity is linked to the development of the employee and, therefore, does not suffer any changes in the system in terms of current position, remuneration/benefits, and direct management. In addition, in this development model, all costs referred to the employee stay in origin area. Before submitting your application, please ensure that you and your supervisor have had a Development Dialogue discussion and there is an agreement that the assignment aligns with that development discussion.

The STA: Senior Director, Event & Communication Strategy will play a central role in shaping and elevating Bayer Co.Lab’s brand, visibility, and ecosystem influence. This role supports the Site Head in designing and executing strategic events, developing communication initiatives, and strengthening relationships across the biotech, academic, investor, and healthcare communities.

This role is ideal for a highly strategic and execution-oriented leader who can create compelling experiences, drive engagement, build trusted partnerships, and amplify Bayer Co.Lab’s reputation as a leading innovation hub.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

Event Strategy

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-impact events, including scientific showcases, investor gatherings, startup pitch competitions, workshops, executive visits, networking events, and international ecosystem programs.

• Develop event success metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate engagement, business impact, and ecosystem outcomes.

• Develop programs that connect Co.Lab companies with investors, strategic partners, and ecosystem resources.

Communications & Brand Building

• Develop and execute communication strategies that increase awareness of Bayer Co.Lab, its portfolio companies, and its innovation initiatives.

• Create and oversee content across digital, social media, website, leadership communications, and external marketing channels.

• Partner with Bayer communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.

Community Building & Ecosystem Development

• Collaborate closely with Bayer business units, therapeutic area teams, communications teams, global Co.Lab colleagues, and LabCentral operations team to align event and communication priorities with broader organizational objectives.

• Identify opportunities for Site Head to participate in local panel discussions and seminars to strengthen Bayer’s reputation as a preferred partner for early-stage innovation.

• Develop reporting and dashboard mechanisms to track engagement metrics, audience growth, event outcomes, and brand impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication strategies that influence stakeholder engagement and strengthen organizational reputation.

• Proven ability to design and deliver large-scale, high-visibility events that drive measurable business and relationship-building outcomes.

• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong project management capabilities with experience managing multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously.

• Ability to represent Bayer Co.Lab with credibility among senior leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and external partners.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and globally connected organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree.

• 8+ years of experience in communications, ecosystem development, innovation programs, venture engagement, business development, or related functions.

• Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, venture capital, startup accelerators, incubators, or innovation hubs.

• Track record of designing high-profile investor-facing programs, startup engagement initiatives, and community-building efforts.

• Experience managing executive events, thought leadership programs, and strategic partnerships.

• Deep familiarity with the Cambridge/Boston biotech ecosystem is a plus .

• Ability to develop high-quality visual communications and event materials using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma is a plus .

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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