Responsibilities

• Define and execute global upstream marketing strategy aligned with corporate objectives and market dynamics.
• Drive portfolio prioritization, investment decisions, and long-term growth planning for a $6B+ business.
• Lead global market assessments, competitive intelligence, and trend analysis to inform strategic direction.
• Oversee new product development pipeline, ensuring alignment with customer insights and clinical needs.
• Manage lifecycle strategies for existing products, including optimization, differentiation, and cost initiatives.
• Champion digital health integration and sustainability initiatives within the portfolio.
• Partner with R&D and Business Development to shape innovation roadmap and accelerate time-to-market.
• Collaborate with regional marketing and commercial teams to ensure global strategies translate into local execution.
• Engage with regulatory, quality, and supply chain to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Own global ROI accountability for upstream marketing investments.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Life Sciences; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years in marketing leadership roles within healthcare or life sciences.
• Proven track record in upstream/global marketing for large portfolios ($1B+).
• Expertise in IV therapies, clinical nutrition, and/or pharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
• Strategic thinking and portfolio management.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex global regulatory environments.
• Marketing expertise
• Product Development and Design

Preferred

• Prior experience leading marketing for Infusion Therapies or Platforms
• Proven success with digital marketing and analytics
• Strong experience with cross-functional leadership

Benefits

• US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
• This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
• Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.
• For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter