Leaps Crop Science Summer Associate/Intern

Bayer•Cambridge, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Leaps by Bayer is Bayer's strategic investment unit, focused on accelerating transformative life science breakthroughs that advance Bayer's mission of “Health for All, Hunger for None.” The team invests in companies pursuing fundamental breakthroughs across ten major challenges in health and agriculture, including genetic disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, sustainable agriculture, next‑generation healthy crops, farmer livelihoods, crop and food loss, and women’s health. Through minority equity investments and collaboration with leading entrepreneurs, scientists, and innovators, Leaps aims to help shift key paradigms in healthcare and agriculture and bring breakthrough technologies closer to impact. This internship program is designed for MBA and PhD candidates to join the Leaps Crop Science team.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an MBA or graduate degree program with emphasis in strategy, finance, agronomy, biology, or chemistry.
In‑depth study or experience with biology, chemistry, agronomy, foodtech, and/or digital agriculture.
Ability to build financial models and pro forma capitalization tables, map resources, assess risks, and evaluate operational implications for agriculture businesses.
Ability to compare current and future competitors.
At least two years of experience with strategic planning, market research, financial modeling, or portfolio management.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills and training.
Demonstrated ability to reduce complex concepts and put innovation ideas into practice.
Results‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to influence and motivate people through formal and informal channels.
Experience working in a financial investment institution, such as venture capital or private equity.
At least two years of additional experience in relevant strategic, financial, or innovation‑focused roles.

Responsibilities

Work with a high‑performing team of MBAs, PhDs, and technologists focused on new ways of conducting business, engaging customers, modernizing platforms, and applying data and analytics.
Couple business opportunities with breakthrough technologies to help identify unique opportunities within the organization.
Report to the Head of Leaps by Bayer and work closely with and under the VP of Venture Investments.
Complete two discrete, high‑visibility projects focused on leveraging existing Bayer Crop Science assets across emerging fields including digital, biotech, chemistry, and agronomy.
Identify new investment opportunities and present findings to a panel of senior leadership at the end of the summer.