Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Baxter International • Riverwoods, IL

120d • $184,000 - $253,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, UCAN Medical Affairs, is a leadership position in the Healthcare Systems and Technologies (HST) Medical Affairs organization, covering the American and Canadian territories. This position reports to the Senior Director role and entails coordinating Medical Affairs support for PSS and GSS in the US and Canada, as well as providing strategic assistance to Canada and the rest of the HST portfolio. This position will lead and run the responsibilities of the Field Medical teams that support this segment daily.

Requirements

• Advanced Healthcare degree with at least 5 years of clinical experience.
• Proven experience within the healthcare industry preferable.
• Clinical trial experience with proven understanding of GCP desired.
• Basic understanding of biostatistics and trial composition.
• Digital literacy and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with literature review, synthesis and analysis.
• Experience in public presentations.
• Proficiency in establishing robust strategic partnerships with collaborators and peers along with a comprehension of the Clinical and Regulatory standards in the industry.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within groups in a congenial manner.

Responsibilities

• Regional Medical affairs input for new product development.
• Drive regional assessment of evidence generation gaps and evidence generation plans (working with the GBU MA teams where needed).
• Deliver Scientific communication plans and Non promotional education plans aligned to the strategic needs of the products/devices.
• Develop, manage and support advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, informative forums and coordinate and chair roundtable and informative meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with business partners to develop long-term strategic plans as well as Medical Affairs Plans including comprehensive thought leader plans.
• Attend and provide scientific support at R D exhibits and scientific sessions at regional, national, and international medical conferences.
• Identify and communicate new scientific findings and opportunities or threats that could impact the business.
• Maintain medical and scientific partnership with the Global medical affairs organizations.
• Ensure efficient alignment on strategies and systemic teamwork on shared interests, (like data, clinical trials, publications, tactics, literature services, ad-boards, CMEs, etc.).
• Support the management of Grants & Sponsorships ensuring accurate documentation, contracts and payment.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with Regional and Global counterparts within Medical Affairs and commercial teams.
• Medical Affairs review and input into proposed IIRs along with maintaining accountability for ongoing status updates of existing IIRs.
• Provide strategic support to build a robust NPE offerings plan for HST for UCAN region.
• Participate in clinical/scientific training of sales team members and other Baxter Functional representatives.
• Lead the Medical Science Liaison team.
• Ensure plans and strategies related to: KOL development, External engagement metrics, Support Baxter-funded research (IIRs, BCS, BSS), Medical Education, Clinical programs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree