Director, Global Intelligence and Econom

Bayer•Creve Coeur, MO

22d

About The Position

As Director, Global Intelligence and Economics, you will shape the long-term strategic direction of the business by developing a forward-looking view of global agriculture. You will provide critical insights that inform enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and long[1]range planning, enabling leadership to confidently navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment. The primary responsibilities of this role, Director, Global Intelligence and Economics, are to:

Requirements

Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Business, or a related field
Deep expertise in global agriculture, trade systems, and economic dynamic
Proven track record of influencing senior executives and shaping enterprise-level strategy
Ability to demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, foresight, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
Strong commercial acumen and have experience building long-term business cases
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and drive alignment
Ability to make timely decisions and deliver measurable, high-impact outcomes
Willingness to travel up to 20% and work effectively across global time zones
Ability to communicate fluently in English and bring strong executive presence with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a global agricultural economic outlook to guide enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and long-term investment decisions
Build advanced scenario models across commodity prices, acreage shifts, regulatory divergence, and geopolitical risks to navigate uncertainty
Identify and interpret structural shifts in agriculture—including Asia’s industrial strategy, climate economics, supply chain realignment, and carbon markets—and translate them into clear business implications
Lead competitive and geopolitical assessments, identifying strategic inflection points, emerging risks, and potential market entrants
Provide forward-looking insights on performance versus industry benchmarks, highlighting opportunities and areas of risk
Interpret global trade, regulatory, and policy developments and convert them into actionable, enterprise-level recommendations
Influence senior stakeholders by quantifying the impact of market and competitor trends on revenue, market share, margins, and supply chain resilience
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Strategy, Finance, R&D, and Commercial, delivering clear, executive-ready narratives that drive alignment and decisions
Represent the organization externally, establish best-in-class strategic intelligence frameworks, and provide forward-looking thought leadership that ensures the business stays ahead of change