Global Marketing Lead, Access & Growth

Baxter International Inc.; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Global Marketing – Access to lead strategic growth initiatives, lifecycle management, and commercialization planning for the Access portfolio.

You will drive market expansion, new product development, and business development through VOC engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in innovation, portfolio management, and executive communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, product management, business development, strategy, or related functions.
• Proven track record leading innovation, commercialization, and new product initiatives.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and business case development skills with portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead upstream marketing strategy and innovation initiatives for the Access portfolio, identifying unmet customer needs and market opportunities.
• Represent the Voice of Customer throughout product development, defining product requirements, commercialization plans, and validating solutions through customer engagement.
• Partner with R&D to advance innovation projects, develop business cases, and support investment decisions.
• Drive global product launches and evaluate adjacent market, portfolio expansion, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute portfolio growth strategies, including market entry, partnership, acquisition, and licensing assessments.
• Provide commercial leadership across the product lifecycle, including sustaining initiatives, portfolio optimization, SKU rationalization, and cost improvement efforts.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, emerging technologies, and regional customer needs to inform strategic decisions and growth opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams across commercial, R&D, regulatory, quality, and supply chain functions to drive accountability and successful execution of growth programs.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategic planning

Voice of Customer

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Business development

Growth initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Baxter International Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Global Marketing – Access to lead strategic growth initiatives, lifecycle management, and commercialization planning for the Access portfolio.

You will drive market expansion, new product development, and business development through VOC engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in innovation, portfolio management, and executive communication is required.