Manager, Medical Affairs

Baxter International Inc.

. Serve as the clinical and medical device subject matter expert for product development, implementation, training, risk assessment, complaint review, and lifecycle management .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, and medical device lifecycle management, with a strong focus on project management, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing and executing strategies that support clinical evidence generation, training programs, and operational metrics.

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Medical Affairs ExpertiseClinical Research ExperienceProject Management SkillsStrong Communication SkillsBudget Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical EvaluationRisk AssessmentEvidence GenerationData AnalysisProject TrackingRegulatory ComplianceQuality StandardsLifecycle ManagementVendor OversightOperational Metrics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsProject Management ToolsFinancial Management SystemsProcurement Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationActive Clinical Licensure

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesHealthcare TechnologyPharmaceuticalsClinical WorkflowsScientific CommunicationsDigital HealthInvestigator-Initiated StudiesPost-Market SurveillanceHealthcare TrendsClinical Expertise

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the clinical and medical device subject matter expert for product development, implementation, training, risk assessment, complaint review, and lifecycle management
Provide clinical expertise to Clinical Research, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Legal, and Commercial teams
Support risk assessments, clinical evaluations, quality standards, and design history documentation
Evaluate clinical evidence, literature, and emerging healthcare trends
Translate customer feedback and clinical experience into product and business recommendations
Identify unmet clinical needs and develop innovative solutions with cross-functional teams
Support post-market surveillance, complaint evaluations, and benefit-risk assessments
Develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies
Collaborate on evidence-generation initiatives, investigator-initiated studies, research collaborations, registries, publications, and scientific congress programs
Interpret and disseminate clinical evidence related to product safety, effectiveness, and value
Develop and deliver scientific, clinical, and medical device training programs
Provide education on disease states, clinical workflows, product applications, and healthcare trends
Support customer-facing education, product launches, implementation programs, and controlled market introductions
Manage Medical Affairs projects, timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional activities
Support planning, portfolio reviews, resource forecasting, governance, project tracking, and leadership reporting
Support budgets, forecasts, accruals, financial reporting, vendor relationships, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards
Maintain documentation and inspection-ready practices
Develop dashboards, project updates, operational metrics, leadership presentations, program summaries, budget reports, and strategic updates
Monitor project performance and use data to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a clinical, scientific, healthcare, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or related healthcare industries
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Experience supporting budgets, contracts, vendors, and operational processes
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require (up to 30-50%)
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Advanced clinical or scientific degree (NP, PA, MD/DO, DNP, or equivalent) preferred
Active clinical licensure in good standing preferred
Prior Medical Affairs experience in the medical device, diagnostics, digital health, or healthcare technology industry preferred
Experience supporting evidence generation, publications, investigator-sponsored research, and scientific communications preferred
Experience with financial management systems, procurement platforms, and vendor oversight preferred
PMP certification or comparable project management training preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits