Associate Director, Device Connectivity and Partnerships (CCS)

Baxter•Raleigh, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As an Associate Director, Device Connectivity at Baxter, you have the opportunity to work with our internal team as well as collaboratively with the teams we support. As a valued member of our organization, your insights and expertise will support our operations and contribute to our goals. You are able to adapt quickly, and thrive in nearly any situation due to your friendly, open approach to work. Your colleagues and business unit leaders will support you as you grow your professional skills at Baxter. The Associate Director of Device Connectivity will be the primary owner of market development, partner management, in market support and growth of our device connectivity capabilities across Care & Connectivity Solutions. This role will be focused on the surgical and communications categories within CCS with a revenue contribution of ~$400M. You will be a member of the US CCS downstream marketing organization with direct reports ensuring that all of our device solutions are focused on bring connectivity capabilities to life.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering.
7+ years as a top performer in healthcare corporate and/or hospital environment and 5+ years of cross-functional leadership experience, with significant sophisticated solutions selling experience.
Must have expert level knowledge of digital platforms and how they facilitate communication with various clinical systems and devices.
Previous experience developing and maintaining C-level relationships with customers and strategic partners.
Proven career progression in previous roles.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or graduate degree is a plus.
Technical understanding of IT environments and robust knowledge of clinical processes and workflows is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a U.S.-based team to drive strategy, development, and launch of connected care/device connectivity solutions.
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities and shape business strategy.
Build strategic business plans, financial models, and business cases to support investment decisions and portfolio growth.
Drive product launches, go-to-market strategies, pricing, and commercialization efforts across surgical and communication technology categories.
Partner cross-functionally with regional teams, product management, medical affairs, regulatory, service, and commercial stakeholders to ensure execution and alignment.
Establish portfolio vision, product roadmaps, performance metrics, and operational governance to achieve business objectives.
Influence executive leadership, customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders through strategic communication and executive-level presentations.
Lead global initiatives focused on connectivity and workflow efficiency, leveraging strong project management, financial acumen, collaboration, and matrix leadership while supporting up to 40% travel.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits