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Project Manager, Field Force Deployment Operations
This position will report directly to the Executive Director, Field Force Deployment. The Project Manager, Field Force Deployment Operations will support the planning, execution, and operational readiness of high-impact commercial initiatives, including new product launches, second indications, go-to-market (GTM) design, quarterly business planning cycles, territory alignment, and incentive compensation (IC) plan execution and administration. This role serves as a central execution and coordination partner, ensuring timelines, dependencies, documentation, and cross-functional follow-ups are managed with rigor and consistency. The Project Manager will enable senior leaders and functional owners to focus on decision-making and strategy by owning project administration, cadence management, status reporting, and operational discipline across multiple workstreams.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Project Manager - Field Force Deployment Operations, are:
Portfolio & Initiative Management
Support a portfolio of Commercial Operations initiatives, including GTM exercises, field sizing and structure, launch readiness, and ongoing business planning cycles.
Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies across concurrent initiatives.
Track interdependencies across launches, territory alignment cycles, IC plan timelines, and system readiness.
Commercial Launch Readiness
Coordinate readiness activities for new product launches and new indications for existing brands, ensuring alignment across Commercial, Field Ops, Marketing, Training, IT/Data, Incentive Compensation, and Analytics.
Track launch deliverables, readiness criteria, risks, and open issues; escalate risks as needed.
Maintain launch documentation, trackers, and readiness checklists.
GTM, Targeting & Segmentation Support
Provide project management support for GTM design initiatives, including:
Field sizing and structure exercises
Targeting and segmentation cycles
Quarterly business planning and territory alignment
Track inputs, outputs, timelines, and approvals across cross-functional stakeholders.
Incentive Compensation (IC) Plan Execution
Coordinate IC plan design and administration timelines in partnership with IC, Finance, Legal, HR, Payroll, Leadership, and Field Operations.
Track dependencies between IC design, system configuration, communications, and field rollout.
Maintain documentation, timelines, and readiness materials to support on-time plan execution.
Project Execution & Operational Excellence
Own day-to-day project execution activities, including:
Timeline and milestone tracking
Dependency and risk tracking (RAID logs)
Status reporting and dashboards
Action item and follow-up management
Ensure consistent use of project management tools, templates, and workflows.
Meeting & Collaboration Management
Coordinate cross-functional meetings and operating cadences, including:
Agenda development and pre-reads
Scheduling and calendar invites
Logistics coordination
Meeting notes, action items, and follow-up tracking.
Serve as a reliable point of contact to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
Documentation, Compliance & Rigor
Maintain shared folders, SharePoint/Teams sites, and documentation repositories with strong version control and audit readiness.
Ensure SOP compliance, documentation accuracy, and timely updates.
Update and maintain workflow templates, checklists, trackers, and standardized reporting materials.
Support continuous improvement of PM processes and tools.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree;
Experience in project coordination, project management, or operations roles.
Experience supporting commercial, field operations, GTM, or launch-related initiatives preferred.
Exposure to cross-functional work in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare organization
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
High attention to detail with the ability to track complex timelines and dependencies.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Proficient in Microsoft suite and PM tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Project, ADO, Smartsheet, Jira).
Process-oriented mindset with a focus on execution, consistency, and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree;
2 - 5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or operations roles.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $163,000-$224,000. 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: 7/30/2026.
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 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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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Location: United States : Residence Based : Residence Based
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 876592
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
