Senior Manager, Medical Affairs (MSL)

Baxter International; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 30%

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Baxter International is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support the Respiratory Health portfolio. In a highly visible field-based role, you will act as a scientific expert and trusted partner to healthcare professionals, shaping medical strategy and advancing evidence generation.

You will build relationships with leaders, deliver education, and support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and real-world evidence programs while collaborating across the organization to drive patient

Qualifications

• Advanced healthcare or scientific degree required.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data.
• Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience analyzing literature and translating insights into action.
• Strong project management and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, clinicians, researchers, and scientific stakeholders.
• Deliver evidence-based scientific education and presentations.
• Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses.
• Gather and share insights on emerging clinical trends and unmet patient needs.
• Partner cross-functionally to execute Medical Affairs initiatives and scientific plans.
• Provide clinical expertise to support commercial, market access and health outcomes activities.
• Contribute to evidence-generation efforts, including investigator-initiated studies and real-world evidence programs.

Skills

Scientific communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Literature analysis

Project management

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD/DNP or equivalent

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

At Baxter, every role contributes to improving outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. Join us as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supporting our Respiratory Health portfolio and help advance innovative therapies that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

In this highly visible field-based role, you'll serve as a scientific expert and trusted partner to healthcare professionals, researchers, and key opinion leaders. You'll help shape medical strategy, support evidence generation, and bring valuable clinical insights back to the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

Drive Scientific Engagement

• - Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, clinicians, researchers, and scientific stakeholders.
• - Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific education and presentations.
• - Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses.
• - Gather and share insights on emerging clinical trends, opportunities, and unmet patient needs.

Advance Medical Strategy

• - Partner cross-functionally to execute Medical Affairs initiatives and scientific plans.
• - Provide clinical expertise to support commercial, market access, and health outcomes activities.
• - Contribute to evidence-generation efforts, including investigator-initiated studies, publications, and real-world evidence programs.

Collaborate Across the Organization

• - Serve as a trusted scientific resource for internal teams.
• - Support medical communications, training, and educational initiatives.
• - Help ensure scientific accuracy and excellence across the Respiratory Health portfolio.

What You'll Bring

Required

• - Advanced healthcare or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, or equivalent).
• - Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data.
• - Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• - Experience analyzing scientific literature and translating insights into action.
• - Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• - Previous Medical Science Liaison or Field Medical experience.
• - Expertise in respiratory, pulmonary, critical care, or a related therapeutic area.
• - Medical device and/or healthcare industry experience.
• - Clinical research, health outcomes, or real-world evidence experience.
• - Knowledge of GCP and Medical Affairs compliance requirements.

Why Baxter?

• - Influence scientific strategy and help improve patient outcomes.
• - Collaborate with leading clinicians, researchers, and healthcare experts.
• - Play a strategic role in a growing and innovative Respiratory Health business.
• - Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing healthcare worldwide.

Travel: Up to 30%

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $160,000.00 to $220,000.00 annually. 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 on upon location.

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

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.