Summary

The Senior Director of Regulatory Intelligence & AI Governance will lead Bayer's enterprise capability for translating evolving regulatory requirements into actionable governance, policy, control, and AI assurance frameworks. This leader will establish a future-state "agentic governance" model that continuously monitors regulatory change, assesses impact, and orchestrates compliance activities across IT, Cyber Security, Digital, Data, and AI domains. The role serves as Bayer's strategic authority on cyber, technology, AI, and digital regulatory intelligence while enabling proactive risk management and audit readiness. This role will be located in Washington, DC. Remote working arrangements will not be accommodated.

Job description

PURPOSE

The Senior Director of Regulatory Intelligence & AI Governance will lead Bayer's enterprise capability for translating evolving regulatory requirements into actionable governance, policy, control, and AI assurance frameworks. This leader will establish a future-state "agentic governance" model that continuously monitors regulatory change, assesses impact, and orchestrates compliance activities across IT, Cyber Security, Digital, Data, and AI domains. The role serves as Bayer's strategic authority on cyber, technology, AI, and digital regulatory intelligence while enabling proactive risk management and audit readiness. This role will be located in Washington, DC. Remote working arrangements will not be accommodated.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Intelligence Leadership

Monitor and analyze global cyber, AI, privacy, digital resilience, and technology regulations.
Develop a continuous regulatory intelligence capability using automation and AI.
Translate requirements into actionable policies, standards, and control frameworks.
Advise executives on emerging regulatory risks and strategic implications.

AI Governance

Establish governance frameworks for AI systems and agentic technologies.
Define guardrails for trustworthy, explainable, and responsible AI.
Partner with legal, risk, compliance, and technology leaders to operationalize governance.
Oversee AI assurance and compliance reporting.

Assurance & Compliance Strategy

Drive enterprise compliance readiness for evolving regulations.
Coordinate evidence, control mapping, and compliance automation.
Lead engagement with internal audit and external regulators.

Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing regulatory intelligence organization.
Drive executive reporting and strategic planning.
Influence enterprise-wide decision making.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

12+ years of relevant experience in cyber security, technology risk, governance, compliance, and/or regulatory affairs
Experience leading global governance programs
Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, DORA, NIS2, AI Act, SOX, GDPR, and related regulations
Experience briefing executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing AI governance programs
Background in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industries
Advanced degree in technology, law, risk management, or cybersecurity

SUCCESS MEASURES

Improved regulatory readiness.
Reduced audit effort and compliance costs.
AI governance adoption across Bayer.
Real-time visibility into regulatory obligations and compliance status.

Requirements

12+ years of relevant experience in cyber security, technology risk, governance, compliance, and/or regulatory affairs
Experience leading global governance programs
Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, DORA, NIS2, AI Act, SOX, GDPR, and related regulations
Experience briefing executive leadership
Experience implementing AI governance programs
Background in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industries
Advanced degree in technology, law, risk management, or cybersecurity

Benefits

Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave

Company overview

Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.