Associate Director, Global Marketing Nutrition

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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. 

You role:

Baxter International Inc. is a global healthcare company dedicated to saving and sustaining lives through innovative medical products and therapies. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director, Global Marketing Clinical Nutrition to join our $1B Global Clinical Nutrition business. This role will focus on driving the innovation pipeline for Baxter's Adult Clinical Nutrition portfolio, reporting directly to the Adult Portfolio Senior Product Manager. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in product management, a passion for healthcare innovation, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Innovation Pipeline Management: Lead the development and execution of the innovation pipeline for Baxter's Adult Clinical Nutrition products, ensuring alignment with market needs and company strategy.

• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Utilize insights to inform product development and positioning strategies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with R&D, marketing, regulatory, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive alignment and support for innovation initiatives.

• Product Development: Oversee the product development process from ideation to commercialization, ensuring that products meet regulatory requirements and quality standards. Develop product specifications and manage timelines effectively.

• Customer Engagement: Engage with healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and insights that inform product enhancements and new product development.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of strategic plans for the Adult Clinical Nutrition portfolio, including pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.

• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze product performance post-launch, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess success and identify areas for improvement.

• Training and Support: Provide training and support to sales teams and other stakeholders on new products and innovations, ensuring they are equipped to effectively communicate product benefits to customers.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nutrition, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 7+ years of product management experience in healthcare or nutrition; clinical nutrition experience a plus.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate market insights into product strategies.

• Proficient in market research methods and tools to assess trends, customers, and competition.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Proven project management skills, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting timelines.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and quality standards, with a passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 to $220,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticip