Senior Communications Specialist - Infusion Therapies and Platforms

Baxter International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage starting a

ESPP with company stock purchase

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 회사

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off 20–35 days

Family and medical leaves

Paid parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

childcare benefits

Job summary

Baxter International is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist for Infusion Therapies & Platforms, based in Deerfield, IL. You will shape internal and external communications for ITT and Advanced Surgery, partnering with leaders to drive editorial plans, content development, and media relations.

In this hybrid role, you’ll collaborate across Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Legal to scale impact, with a focus on growth and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience developing content across multiple channels and audiences.
• Experience supporting media relations, social media, thought leadership, and integrated communications programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Experience partnering with business leaders, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support communications objectives.
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• A proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work independently and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and communications effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of integrated communications plans across internal and external channels.
• Manage editorial calendars, project timelines, workflows, approvals, and activities for timely execution.
• Create and edit communications materials including leadership communications, presentations, FAQs, intranet content, social media content, press materials, and messaging.
• Support media relations activities, including media outreach, journalist inquiries, speaking opportunities, media tracking, and reporting.
• Manage and publish content across internal communications platforms while driving employee engagement.
• Support communications around product innovations, regulatory milestones, medical congresses, patient education initiatives, and thought leadership programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather information and maintain alignment with brand standards.
• Use tools like Copilot, Canva, Airtable, Meltwater to aid content development and planning.

Skills

Writing & editing

Media relations

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools

Editorial planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Canva

Airtable

Meltwater

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter As the Senior Communications Specialist - Infusion Therapies & Platforms, you will help shape how Baxter communicates internally and externally across its Infusion Therapies & Platforms (ITP) and Advanced Surgery businesses. Supporting Baxter's largest business segment, you will join a high-performing, globally focused communications team responsible for building awareness of our innovations, engaging employees, and strengthening the company's reputation among customers, healthcare professionals, media, and other key stakeholders. This is a newly created role driven by the continued growth and evolution of the business. As the ITP organization has matured and expanded over the past year, the Communications team has identified an opportunity to add additional support and capacity. You will partner closely with communications leaders and business stakeholders to help drive editorial planning, content development, media relations, research, and project execution, allowing the broader team to scale its impact and focus on increasingly strategic initiatives. This role offers broad exposure across the organization, including partnerships with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Legal teams, making it an excellent platform for someone looking to accelerate their communications career within a global healthcare company. Success in this role will come from quickly building an understanding of the business, developing strong internal partnerships, and taking ownership of key communications processes and programs. For an ambitious communications professional who is curious, proactive, and eager to grow, this position offers significant learning opportunities and a strong path for future career advancement within Baxter's Communications organization.

This is a hybrid role based in Deerfield, IL.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development and execution of integrated communications plans across internal and external channels.
• Manage editorial calendars, project timelines, workflows, approvals, and communications activities to ensure timely execution.
• Create and edit communications materials including leadership communications, presentations, FAQs, intranet content, social media content, press materials, and key messaging.
• Support media relations activities, including media outreach, journalist inquiries, speaking opportunities, media tracking, and reporting.
• Manage and publish content across internal communications platforms while helping drive employee engagement and content visibility.
• Support communications surrounding product innovations, regulatory milestones, medical congresses, patient education initiatives, and thought leadership programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather information, coordinate communications activities, and maintain alignment with approved messaging and brand standards.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Canva, Airtable, and Meltwater to support content development, communications planning, reporting, and execution.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience developing content across multiple channels and audiences.
• Experience supporting media relations, social media, thought leadership, and integrated communications programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Experience partnering with business leaders, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support communications objectives.
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• A proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work independently and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and communications effectiveness.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $104,500. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.