R&D Data Operations (m/f/d) limited to 12 months

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.

R&D Data Operations (m/f/d) limited to 12 months

Shape the Future of R&D Data Excellence.

You will play a key role in advancing data quality across Pharmaceutical Research, applying FAIR data principles to make research data more accessible, reliable, and impactful. You will combine strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and technical know-how to strengthen data governance and improve the usability of project-related data across R&D. Working closely with business partners, you will gather and translate requirements into practical data and analytics solutions that create real business value. Through your contributions to the development and enhancement of data foundations, you will help enable better, data-driven decision-making across the organization.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will define and maintain data generation and curation standards while enabling users to apply them effectively in their daily work

• You will analyze existing datasets and their interdependencies to support informed decisions on data access and governance

• You will contribute to Bayer’s digital transformation by advancing data-driven ways of working across R&D

• You will understand laboratory data management requirements and help develop solutions that make data FAIR, accessible, and reusable

• You will support the design and implementation of automated solutions that improve efficiency and streamline data processing

• You will lead the development and rollout of research project information solutions, ensuring business requirements are translated into practical and sustainable outcomes

• You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define information requirements and drive continuous improvements in data quality and usability

• You will help strengthen the data foundations that enable informed decision-making and accelerate scientific innovation

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, or a related discipline; a PhD is an advantage

• You bring experience in data curation within scientific or research environments

• You have worked in data stewardship, data governance, master data management, or a comparable data-focused role

• You design and implement automated workflows that improve the efficiency and quality of data processing

• You understand data architectures, metadata models, and semantic technologies and apply them to solve complex data challenges.

• You apply a strong analytical mindset and quality focus to improve processes and communicate complex data concepts in a clear and practical way

• You work in a structured and detail-oriented manner, manage projects reliably, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders while navigating ambiguity.

• You quickly learn new concepts while bridging business, scientific, and technical perspectives

• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 88.900€ and 108.000€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.

• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.

• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.

• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.

• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Be You. Be Bayer.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 876667