Sr Director, Medical Affairs

Senior Director, UCAN Medical AffairsThis is where your work makes a difference.At Baxter, we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.Here, you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.What You'll Be DoingDownstream Medical Strategy & ExecutionOwn and complete the downstream Medical Affairs strategy across Infusion Systems, IV Solutions, Clinical Nutrition, and Pharmacy products, aligned to regional and global medical objectives.Convert upstream medical strategy, clinical data, and evidence generation plans into tactical downstream medical plans that support launches, line extensions, lifecycle management, and in-market optimization.Ensure scientific and medical differentiation is clearly articulated and appropriately embedded across customer-facing medical activities.Field Medical Leadership & Scientific EngagementLead and develop Field Medical teams (e.g., MSLs, clinical specialists) supporting downstream portfolios, ensuring consistent implementation, scientific rigor, and compliant HCP engagement.Coordinate Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategy, including identification, engagement planning, and insight generation across therapy areas.Guide planning and execution of advisory boards, investigator meetings, educational forums, and non-promotional scientific exchanges.Evidence Dissemination & Scientific CommunicationResponsible for scientific communication strategies supporting downstream portfolios, including data dissemination, congress strategy, and educational initiatives.Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant communication of clinical evidence to internal and external collaborators.Collaborate with Medical Information, Clinical Development, and Global Medical teams to maintain uniformity in scientific narratives.Cross-Functional PartnershipServe as the senior downstream medical partner to Commercial, Downstream Marketing, Sales, Training, Market Access, and Commercial Operations.Provide medical leadership input into commercial strategy, ensuring appropriate separation of promotional and non-promotional activities.Work closely with Regulatory, Quality, Legal, and Ethics & Compliance to guarantee all activities align with internal and external standards.People Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentDevelop, guide, and support a high-performing Medical Affairs function committed to post-approval activities across multiple therapeutic and product areas.Establish clear performance expectations, capability development plans, and succession pipelines.Champion a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and teamwork across ITT and Pharma Medical Affairs.Governance, Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure all downstream medical activities conform to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.Provide senior-level oversight for medical governance processes, including review committees, scientific exchange frameworks, and external engagement models.What You'll BringAdvanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent scientific/clinical doctorate).10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical, or Scientific roles within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or combination products.Proven leadership of downstream and field-based medical organizations across complex portfolios.Deep understanding of medical governance, compliance, and scientific engagement in regulated environments.We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $224,000 - $308,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.