Senior Manager, Medical Affairs – External Scientific Engagement

Baxter International Inc.

. Build and maintain strategic scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, investigators, health systems, academic institutions, and professional societies .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infusion Therapy and Smart Pump Technology, with a strong ability to build strategic relationships and deliver scientific information effectively. Proven track record in leading Medical Affairs initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to drive organizational impact.

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Infusion Therapy ExpertiseSmart Pump Technology KnowledgeMedical Affairs ExperienceScientific Presentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Scientific ExchangeClinical Insight CommunicationData Analysis and InterpretationProject LeadershipRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Without Authority

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProfessionalsKOL DevelopmentMedical Science LiaisonClinical PracticePharmaceuticals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strategic scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, investigators, health systems, academic institutions, and professional societies
Deliver evidence-based scientific exchange through presentations, educational programs, and peer-to-peer discussions
Respond compliantly to scientific inquiries
Gather and communicate clinical insights, emerging trends, unmet needs, and evidence gaps
Lead external engagement strategies, including KOL development, advisory boards, investigator collaborations, executive scientific interactions, and research initiatives
Support scientific congresses and professional meetings
Facilitate engagement, share insights, and identify collaboration opportunities
Partner with Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams
Serve as a subject matter expert in infusion therapy, smart pump technology, and related clinical practice areas
Independently lead complex Medical Affairs initiatives, strategic projects, and process improvements from planning through execution
Drive measurable organizational impact and connect external perspectives to organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, clinical, or healthcare discipline required
Significant experience in infusion therapy, smart pump technology, Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or related healthcare fields
Prior Medical Science Liaison, field medical, scientific affairs, or comparable external scientific engagement experience preferred
Demonstrated success presenting scientific or clinical information to healthcare professionals and expert audiences
Experience in medical devices, pharmacy, nursing, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, or related therapeutic areas preferred
Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical information
Proven success building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, and senior clinical stakeholders
Exceptional presentation, communication, and scientific engagement skills
Advanced understanding of Medical Affairs compliance requirements and scientific exchange principles
Demonstrated ability to translate customer insights into actionable strategies and recommendations
Strong cross-functional collaboration, project leadership, and organizational skills
Self-directed, adaptable, and effective at managing multiple priorities
Proven experience leading complex initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to travel approximately 50–70%
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Baxter is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term and 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