Head of Women's Health Portfolio

 

At 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.

 

Head of Women's Health Portfolio 

 

This is a high-visibility leadership role at the intersection of lifecycle management and market transformation. You will lead the Women’s Health Portfolio, dual-managing our Established IUD Portfolio while simultaneously architecting the market entry strategy for our upcoming Menopause product launch.

 

Your mandate is to lead two distinct teams and manage two separate budgets, leveraging the operational synergies of the established business to fuel the awareness-building and robust launch readiness required to redefine the Menopause landscape in Canada.

 

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a vacant and permanent position based out of Mississauga, ON

What you will do:

• Dual-Portfolio Orchestration: Balance the strategic optimization of a mature, market-leading IUS portfolio with the high-stakes, pre-launch market development for a new Menopause therapy.

 

• Launch Architecture & Awareness: Design and execute a multi-year launch roadmap. Lead the transition from "unmet need" awareness to brand preference, ensuring the Canadian market is prepared for a disruptive entry.
  
  
• External Representation & Advocacy: Serve as the primary ambassador for Bayer Women’s Health. You will represent the organization at National & International Congresses and engage in Policy Meetings to influence the therapeutic environment and advocate for women’s health priorities.
  
  
• Resource & Budget Governance: Manage two independent budgets with clinical precision. You will build the business cases for brand resource needs, ensuring optimal allocation between sustaining mature brands and investing in launch excellence.
  
  
• Shared Financial Accountability: Partner with the Pharma Leadership Team (PLT) to deliver on key performance metrics and P&L targets. You will be the strategic voice ensuring that brand investments translate into tangible business impact.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Squad Leadership: Direct two separate cross-functional squads (Medical, Access, Regulatory, Ops). You will define the short- and long-term vision, providing the mentorship and feedback necessary to foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.
  
  
• Strategic Insight & Agile Marketing: Transform complex market research, CI, and customer data into iterative 90-day "Agile" plans. You will navigate the Canadian regulatory landscape (PAAB/IMC) while pushing the boundaries of modular, digital-first content.

 

• Ensure all activities/events are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Bayer Safety, compliance and Sustainability Policies.

 

 

 

Who you are:

• Academic & Professional Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Science (MBA preferred) with 8 years of strategic marketing leadership.
  
  
• Launch Strategist: Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Canadian product launches is mandatory; you possess a "builder" mindset capable of creating market awareness from the ground up.
  
  
• Complex Stakeholder Manager: Proven ability to navigate high-level external environments, from clinical thought leaders to policy stakeholders, with the poise required to represent Bayer at public forums.
  
  
• Digital & AI Visionary: You possess a deep understanding of the evolving AI landscape. You aren't just a "user" of tools; you understand how Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, and Agentic Workflows can be integrated into marketing operations to gain a competitive moat.
  
  
• Agile Leader: Expertise in digital-first, omnichannel engagement strategies. You are comfortable leading through change and managing the friction of competing priorities between two portfolios.
  
  
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of resource planning and business case development. While you don't "own" the P&L, you have a track record of managing significant budgets and driving fiscal KPIs.
  
  
• Resilient Diplomat: A collaborative player who can manage conflict, foster inclusivity, and remain composed in fast-paced, highly competitive environments.

 

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package.
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Career development and global opportunities.
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings.

 

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

 

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

 

The base salary range for this role is between $207,000 and $257,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.

 

This role also provides the opportunity to earn additional performance-based compensation. If performance-based compensation is earned, the total compensation package may provide an opportunity to earn a Total Direct Compensation (TDC) range of $338,600 to $388,600. This TDC would include base salary and may also include items like bonuses (short-term and long-term incentives) and sales incentives. The estimated TDC range estimates performance-based compensation earned at 100% of target; however actual amounts may fluctuate below or above the TDC range based on company and/or individual performance.

 

 

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

 

 

This posting will be available for application until at least March 25, 2026.

 

 

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Location:

Canada : Ontario : Mississauga  

 

Division:

Pharmaceuticals 

 

Reference Code:

862841