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Bayer
4.1
based on 735 Reviews
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Company Summary
Bayer operates in the life sciences sector, focusing on healthcare and agricultural solutions to address global challenges.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 735 reviews

Highly rated for
Work-life balance, Company culture, Job security

Critically rated for
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Work Policy

Hybrid
68% employees reported

Monday to Friday
48% employees reported

Flexible timing
69% employees reported

No travel
36% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
96 employees reported
Health insurance
83 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
58 employees reported
Office gym
37 employees reported
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About Bayer
Founded in1863 (162 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersMonheim Am Rhein,North Rhine-westphalia, Germany
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Websitebayer.com
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Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time
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Bayer Ratings
based on 735 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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4.1
Work-life balance
4.0
Company culture
3.8
Job security
3.8
Salary
3.8
Skill development
3.8
Work satisfaction
3.3
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Bayer is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 735 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Bayer
based on 684 reviews
3.8
Rated by 144 Women
Rated 3.9 for Company culture and 3.8 for Work-life balance
4.1
Rated by 540 Men
Rated 4.1 for Work-life balance and 4.0 for Company culture
Work Policy at Bayer
based on 88 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
68%
Work from office
28%
Permanent work from home
4%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 735 reviews | 4.4/5 based on 556 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 880 reviews | 4.3/5 based on 496 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Work-life balance Company culture Job security | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Company culture Work-life balance Skill development |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | No critically rated category | Promotions | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 68% employees reported | Work from office 54% employees reported | Hybrid 69% employees reported | Hybrid 69% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 144 women | 4.4 Good rated by 73 women | 3.8 Good rated by 114 women | 4.3 Good rated by 93 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 540 men | 4.4 Good rated by 430 men | 4.3 Good rated by 702 men | 4.4 Good rated by 366 men |
Job security | 3.8 Good | 4.2 Good | 4.0 Good | 4.1 Good |
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Bayer Salaries
Bayer salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 735 employees.
Process Associate
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
Territory Business Manager
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₹4.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
SME
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr
Senior Process Associate
(67 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
Project Officer
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
Senior Associate
(62 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Marketing Executive
(48 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
Territory Manager
(37 salaries)
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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Procurement Associate
(32 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Data Engineer
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₹10 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr
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Bayer CropScience Q3 Results: Profit Falls 63%, Misses Estimates
- Bayer CropScience Ltd., the Indian unit of German crop science group Bayer AG, reported a 63.26% decline in net profit for Q3.
- Revenue from operations increased by 10.7% to Rs 1,056.90 crore.
- Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) fell 85% to Rs 19.70 crore.
- Bayer CropScience shares closed 8.32% lower on the NSE.
Bloomberg Quint | 12 Feb, 2025

Bayer to promote spring corn in Uttar Pradesh
- Bayer is conducting farmer-centric roadshows in Uttar Pradesh to promote the cultivation of spring corn.
- The roadshows aim to support smallholder farmers in improving their yields and incomes.
- Bayer is driving improvements in corn yields through research, sustainable practices, and innovative solutions.
- The roadshows include interactive workshops providing farmers with insights into advanced crop management techniques and live demonstrations of agronomic best practices.
HinduBusinessLine | 7 Feb, 2025

Drone firm General Aeronautics closes Series A+ round funding led by Fowler Westrup
- Drone firm General Aeronautics has closed a Series A+ round of funding led by Fowler Westrup.
- Partnerships with agrochemical giants such as Syngenta, Bayer, FMC, and Iffco reflect the trust in GA's solutions to enhance farming practices.
- The funding will be used to expand production capacity, introduce affordable variants of drones, and strengthen distribution.
- The investment marks a step towards transforming agriculture through precision technology and empowering farmers with sustainable solutions.
HinduBusinessLine | 22 Jan, 2025
Dhanuka Agritech acquires global rights for 2 fungicides from Bayer in ₹165 crore deal
- Dhanuka Agritech has acquired global rights for two fungicides from Bayer in a ₹165 crore deal.
- This acquisition allows Dhanuka Agritech to enter international markets and strengthen its position in the agri-input industry.
- The acquired fungicides, Iprovalicarb and Triadimenol, have established customer bases and offer cost efficiencies and scalability.
- Dhanuka plans to transition manufacturing operations for Iprovalicarb to its Dahej facility in the next 2-3 years.
HinduBusinessLine | 21 Jan, 2025

Beyond the Budget
- Bayer CEO, Bill Anderson, proposes replacing annual budgets with 90-day planning cycles.
- Anderson suggests implementing a system called 'Dynamic Shared Ownership' of finances.
- The system relies on having consistent measurements, hypothesis-experiment loops, and transparency.
- Anderson encourages others to share their experiences with budgeting and financial systems.
Medium | 16 Jan, 2025

Fermata uses computer vision to detect diseases and pests in plants
- Fermata is a startup that uses computer vision and AI to monitor and diagnose greenhouse crops with diseases or pests.
- The software takes pictures of greenhouse crops twice a day and uses an AI model to analyze the images.
- Fermata works directly with farms and has partnerships with agriculture enterprises like Bayer and Syngenta.
- The company recently raised a $10 million Series A round to scale and aims to be profitable by 2026.
TechCrunch | 7 Jan, 2025

Crystal Crop acquires Ethoxysulfuron from Bayer AG
- Crystal Crop, backed by International Finance Corporation, has acquired Ethoxysulfuron from Bayer AG.
- This acquisition is one of the largest for Crystal Crop and is expected to increase its EBITDA by 20% while strengthening its position in the rice herbicide market.
- The acquisition includes the Sunrice trademark, the mixture product containing Ethoxysulfuron, and all registrations.
- Crystal Crop aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions by manufacturing the product locally, benefiting farmers in India, South Asia, and South-East Asia.
HinduBusinessLine | 6 Jan, 2025

Broker’s Call: Ami Organics (Buy)
- Ami Organics has sought approval from the US FDA and the European Medicines Agency for an additional mHSPC treatment using Nubeqa in combination with ADT, which could lead to new sales for Bayer.
- Bayer's previous peak Nubeqa sales estimate of €3 billion by CY30 indicates a modest growth rate, but Nubeqa sales have already reached €417 million quarterly run-rate by end-Q2FY25, suggesting the estimate is low.
- With a modest growth rate of 5 percent, Bayer could achieve the €3 billion target by CY27 or sooner, indicating a strong demand for Nubeqa intermediate supplies, benefiting Ami.
- The rising contribution from the high-margin CDMO supplies business could expand Ami Organics' EBITDA margin to about 25 percent by FY27.
HinduBusinessLine | 18 Dec, 2024

Food for Agile Thought #472: Team Dynamics Guide, Engineers Fixing Product Management, AI Eats the…
- Andy Cleff discusses tools for fostering team harmony and growth.
- Jeff Sutherland envisions an AI-driven Agile future where adaptability is crucial.
- Maarten Dalmijn challenges Scrum evangelism to promote pragmatic expertise.
- Pim de Morree highlights Bayer's shift to self-management.
Medium | 6 Dec, 2024

Microsoft Launches Industry-Specific AI Models
- Microsoft has launched industry-specific AI models to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
- These models, fine-tuned with industry-specific data, are available through Microsoft's online model catalogue.
- Microsoft aims to provide a secure framework for innovation across various sectors by merging its Cloud platform with tailored industry tools and partner ecosystem.
- Companies like Bayer, Rockwell Automation, Saifr, Sight Machine, Cerence, and Siemens Digital Industries Software have also launched their industry-specific AI models.
Analyticsindiamag | 14 Nov, 2024

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Bayer FAQs
When was Bayer founded?
Bayer was founded in 1863. The company has been operating for 162 years.
Where is the Bayer headquarters located?
Bayer is headquartered in Monheim Am Rhein,North Rhine-westphalia.
How many employees does Bayer have in India?
Bayer currently has more than 13,000+ employees in India. Finance & Accounting department appears to have the highest employee count in Bayer based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Bayer have good work-life balance?
Bayer has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 82% employees rated Bayer 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Bayer work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Bayer good for career growth?
Career growth at Bayer is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 18% employees rated Bayer 3 or below, while 82% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Bayer promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Bayer?
Working at Bayer comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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