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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.

Senior Corporate Counsel

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Corporate Counsel are to:

Provides overall direction and leadership in provision of legal services in order to meet the business needs of the Business Group's operations and business, consistent with Corporate legal policy. Provides legal counsel directly to senior management with respect to highly complex issues concerning the obligations of the company as it relates to contracting, drug and medical device advertising, promotion and healthcare compliance.

+ Provides legal advice to the Bayer Pharmaceuticals Oncology, Women's Health, or Cardio franchises and platform functions within Bayer’s pharmaceutical business;

+ Drafts, reviews and negotiates all contracts (such as consultation, licensing, clinical studies, supply, advertising and non-disclosure agreements) relating to the relevant business units;

+ Ensures compliance with all US laws and regulations governing the Pharmaceutical industry and such global laws that impact US business. Advise on anti-kickback and fraud and abuse issues, data privacy issues, and provide legal advice on FDA, FTC and other regulatory agency matters;

+ Provides counsel and advice regarding existing and future collaborations and interactions with healthcare providers;

+ Reviews promotional materials involving the marketing of pharmaceutical products;

+ Partner with Legal and Compliance colleagues in the development of policies, procedures, legal guidance documents and related training materials;

+ Represents the legal department on various committees, teams, etc.;

+ Active member of Promotional Review Team that supports business strategy;

+ Provides Proactive legal advice to senior management on key legal and business issues;

+ Lead regular training of clients on relevant legal issues;

+ Handles such other legal matters as may be assigned by the incumbent’s direct supervisor and/or the head of the legal department.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

+ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited school;

+ Admission to a state bar (with the ability to become licensed as an in-house counsel in NJ if not otherwise licensed in NJ);

+ The incumbent must develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of the policies and ethics of the company to assure that the management and personnel are adequately counseled and trained.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ A minimum 8 years of experience practicing law with at least five years’ experience as an attorney with a pharmaceutical company or directly involved in the representation of the pharmaceutical industry at a law firm.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $132,240 to $198,360. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 1/22/2026.

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 Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

**Location:** United States : Missouri : Creve Coeur || United States : Missouri : St. Louis || United States : New Jersey : Whippany || United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola

**Division:** Enabling Functions

**Reference Code:** 859949

Contact Us

**Email:** [email protected]