VP, Global Marketing - Infusion Therapies & Platforms

Deerfield, IL (Hybrid)

$312K/yr – $440K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Drive global upstream marketing strategy and portfolio growth for a $6B+ business with cross-functional leadership and regulatory coordination.

  • Own global upstream marketing strategy and portfolio development for Infusion Therapies & Platforms.
  • 15+ years in healthcare marketing with large-portfolio experience.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership spanning R&D, regulatory, and commercialization to accelerate time-to-market.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and complete 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 value accountability for upstream marketing investments.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 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.
  • Critical thinking and portfolio management.
  • Strong financial competence and P&L management.
  • Outstanding leadership and collaborator management skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex global regulatory environments.
  • Marketing expertise
  • Product Development and Design

Preferred

  • Experience in healthcare or life sciences leadership (upstream/global marketing)
  • Experience with digital marketing and data analytics in healthcare
  • Experience navigating global regulatory environments

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
  • Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for 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, and paid parental leave
  • commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits
Baxter International Inc. logo

Baxter International Inc.

3.8 Glassdoor

For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world. We believe every person — regardless of who they are or where they are from — deserves a chance to live a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. At the intersection of progress and purpose is where we are redefining what it means to be a global medtech leader. It is where we are relentlessly pursuing healthcare transformation, fueled by our compassion for patients and providers and the challenges they face. It is where bold ideas meet the promise for meaningful change in the world around us. We are there, at every step of the journey, to help clinicians deliver the best care possible.

Founded in 2001
Deerfield, Illinois, USA
39K employees (1,578 in marketing)
72% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
386.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.7%
Direct
40.7%
Referral
11.8%
Social
4.1%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~39.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,346 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$2.3B
Last Raise
$600M
Post IPO Debt, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $600M
  • Apr 2021
    Grant • $1.8M
  • May 2019
    Post IPO Debt • $1.7B

Recent News