Medical Affairs Manager, MSL & External Science Engagement

Baxter International, Inc.

Deerfield (IL)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 176,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Medical Affairs MSL / External Scientific Engagement to serve as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, KOLs, health systems, and academic institutions.

You will lead scientific exchanges, uncover insights, and foster collaborations that advance evidence generation and patient care. You will shape strategy, strengthen Baxter's scientific reputation, and bring voice of the customer into critical business decisions, while

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, clinical, or healthcare-related field required.
Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, RD, NP, PA, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, MSL, Field Medical, or related healthcare/life sciences roles.
Experience presenting scientific or clinical information to healthcare professionals and expert audiences.
Clinical nutrition experience preferred.
Ability to travel approximately 50-70%.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, researchers, and healthcare organizations.
Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific communication through one-on-one engagements, presentations, congresses, and educational programs.
Gather and communicate clinical insights, emerging trends, evidence gaps, and unmet patient needs to inform Medical Affairs strategy.
Identify opportunities for research collaborations, investigator-initiated studies, real-world evidence generation, and strategic partnerships.
Support advisory boards, expert engagement strategies, speaker development, and key scientific initiatives.
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams to address scientific needs and support portfolio growth.
Lead Medical Affairs projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring execution, impact measurement, and alignment with organizational priorities.