Why Bayer
Reputation & Impact
Bayer is an international science-based company that is inspired to impact the future and improve the way people live in our world. As a global corporate citizen, we make every effort to contribute to society with innovations that improve life now and in the future. As part of the Bayer team, you are empowered to find answers to questions addressing the great challenges of our time, and make a tangible impact with your ideas and solutions.
Our passion for making the world a better place is as evident in the environment we provide for our employees as it is in the products we make. Read about our history, the recognition we have received, and how we contribute to society, and you will learn why working at Bayer is such a unique experience.
A History of great ideas
Bayer’s first priority has been improving our customers’ lives since the day our company began over 150 years ago. Our groundbreaking products and state-of-the-art facilities have their roots in the forward-thinking small business founded by Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Westkott in 1863. Explore our heritage, and learn about the milestones on our path to becoming the company we are today.
Bayer is certified as a Disability Confident Employer
As a Disability Confident Employer we:
- Have undertaken and successfully completed the Disability Confident self-assessment
- Are taking all of the core actions to be a Disability Confident Employer
- Are offering at least one activity to get the right people for our business and at least one activity to keep and develop our people
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/dwp/disabilityconfident
Awards
Our commitment to the environment, and our communities, and corporate sustainability continuously receives recognition from outside organizations. In particular, Bayer has received distinction as an employer, being praised as a top workplace, an excellent place to work for scientists, and a great company for working mothers. Read about our awards to find out more about what Bayer has to offer you.
Naomi House and Jacksplace, the hospice for which the 41 General Medicine cyclists raised nearly £25,000, have awarded Bayer the coveted Super Heroes Award at their annual Corporate Charity Awards ceremony.
William Maclean, regional business manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland was one of the team at the ceremony and, on receiving the award, commented: “This was the moment when it all seemed so worthwhile. Earlier this year when I set of on early morning training rides, and then also during some tough parts of the cycle to Paris, I told myself “we’re doing this for the children”.
The Pf Awards recognise professional excellence across the pharmaceutical sales industry, as well as highlighting achievements in key account management and partnership working.
This year there were an unprecedented 32 Bayer entries from all parts of the General Medicine team. After a grueling assessment day, that number was whittled down to 14 finalists on the evening - a tremendous achievement and a great showing against the competing pharmaceutical companies.
And at the end of the night, Bayer walked away with two awards. The heavily contested category of ‘Primary Care Specialist of the year’ award, and the prestigious ‘Manager of the year’ award.
The Pf Awards recognise professional excellence across the pharmaceutical sales industry, as well as highlighting achievements in key account management and partnership working.
This year there were an unprecedented 32 Bayer entries from all parts of the General Medicine team. After a grueling assessment day, that number was whittled down to 14 finalists on the evening - a tremendous achievement and a great showing against the competing pharmaceutical companies.
And at the end of the night, Bayer walked away with two awards. The heavily contested category of ‘Primary Care Specialist of the year’ award, and the prestigious ‘Manager of the year’ award.
Science students regard Bayer as the most attractive employer in the pharmaceuticals industry. Across all sectors, Bayer came second – just behind the Max Planck Society. The Group thus improved its ranking by one place compared to last year, leaving competitors such as Merck, Roche and Novartis behind it.
Universum produces its prestigious "ideal employer" ranking annually on behalf of German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche. The consulting company is a market leader in employer branding and has over 25 years’ experience in this field.
Bayer Corporation has again been recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of the nation’s 100 best companies for working mothers. Bayer is ranked number 15 on the list, up 32 spots from 2012. This is the tenth time in the past 11 years the company has been recognized on the annual list.
All companies were measured and evaluated on eight areas of work/life criteria, including women’s issues and advancement, child care, company culture, flexible work arrangements, benefits, workforce profile, parental paid time off and leaves and other work/life programs.
Over the years, Bayer has implemented a number of work-life programs to better fulfill the needs of employees. The Working Mother recognition follows a long line of national and local accolades Bayer has received, including the Catalyst Award, a prestigious award given to companies implementing new and creative solutions for ensuring women’s advancement in the workplace of the 21st Century.
Bayer is one of the companies worldwide offering the best jobs to researchers working in industrial companies.
The Leverkusen-based Group came in among the top twenty of the renowned ranking list "The Scientist’s Best Places to Work in Industry". This list acknowledges top companies following creative paths to achieve scientific progress.
The ranking list is considered a key indicator for the most innovative research companies worldwide and is based on an annual survey of the scientific journal "The Scientist".
In this survey, more than 2,018 scientists evaluate their working conditions according to a set of 43 criteria in the areas of research environment, management, integrity, communications, job satisfaction, training and development, remuneration and benefits, as well as policies and practices.
ADInstruments ranks at the top of the list. Bayer comes in twenty.
Our Contribution to Society
Sustainability and social responsibility have always been key topics in our efforts to adapt to a changing world. To contribute to society’s future viability, we make investments in the areas of science and education, health, social needs, and community projects. This commitment is an integral element of Bayer’s corporate policy. Some of our ongoing activities include:
- The Bayer Early Excellence in Science Award, presented annually to talented young scientists in the early stages of their academic careers;
- A collaboration with the Chinese government aimed at promoting advanced training for physicians in rural, medically underserved areas of western China;
- A fund to encourage recreational, disabled, and competitive sports activities in Germany.
Disaster aid is another area of activity for our social needs foundation. As an example, in the wake of the 2012 earthquake in Sichuan province, China, Bayer responded to the emergency with an extensive aid program. The Bayer Cares Foundation launched several projects to rebuild the community, including an initiative to restore a devastated college campus in the city of Dujiangyan.
