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.
Intern Global Public Affairs (all Genders)
Are you passionate about policy, sustainability, and the future of life sciences?
Join Bayer’s Global Public Affairs team and work at the heart of one of the world’s leading science companies towards our mission of ‘Health for all. Hunger for none’. As an Intern in the Global Public Affairs team at Bayer, you will gain firsthand experience at the intersection of science, business, and policy. Working from Bayer's headquarters in Leverkusen, you will support the team's work across the full public affairs lifecycle.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across Bayer's key policy areas, including agriculture, health, and sustainability at EU, national, and international levels
• Analysing political developments to help enable Bayer’s business to better respond to political changes
• Support the preparation of position papers, briefings, and materials for engagements of seniors and executives with policymakers, trade associations, and other external stakeholders
• Help maintain and develop stakeholder maps and engagement logs across relevant policy domains
• Support cross-divisional collaboration by ensuring timely dissemination of public affairs intelligence across relevant business units AI Transition
• Support the team in an exciting time of rolling out AI process across the global public affairs organisation
• Develop agents, workflows and skills which specifically address the needs of modern day public affairs professionals
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer’s Global Public Affairs team seeks a motivated and analytically minded student who brings intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in public policy, sustainability, and the life sciences sector. You are proactive, structured in your thinking, and thrive in a dynamic, internationally oriented environment.
Required Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a university degree programme in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, concise outputs
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• German language skills are a strong advantage
• High level of reliability, discretion, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiar with AI-enabled work and able to integrate AI into most of your tasks
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior internship or academic experience in public affairs, government relations, policy consulting, or a regulatory environment
• Familiarity with EU and international institutions and legislative processes
• Interest in agriculture, health policy, or sustainability regulation
WHAT WE OFFER
• Meaningful project work with real impact in a DAX company
• Direct exposure to political and regulatory processes shaping the life sciences industry
• Mentorship from experienced public affairs professionals
• Access to Bayer's global network, knowledge resources, and employee communities
• A diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work environment at Bayer's Leverkusen headquarters
Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!
• For a full-time position, you can expect an attractive salary of € 2.280 gross per month
• Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager
• We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First
• We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as job tickets
• As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work
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: Deutschland : Nordrhein-Westfalen : Leverkusen Division: Enabling Functions Reference Code: 883878