Director, Climate Transition & Clean Energy
About The Position
The Director, Climate Transition & Clean Energy Strategy serves as Baxter's enterprise subject matter expert for clean energy strategy, energy accounting, and energy-related climate disclosures. The role provides strategic leadership for the design and execution of enterprise energy transition pathways that support operational emissions reductions and Baxter's Net Zero ambitions. The position leads development and execution of a clean energy strategy across renewable electricity, low-carbon thermal energy, electrification, and emerging energy technologies. It translates climate commitments and renewable energy goals into regional implementation plans and contributes to the enterprise Climate Transition Plan. The Director provides technical leadership on energy accounting methodologies aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and applicable regulatory and disclosure frameworks. The role oversees energy and emissions data used in sustainability reporting, external disclosures, and assurance processes, ensuring it is accurate, auditable, and useful for decision-making. The role also guides energy procurement, market intelligence, and commercial decisions to optimize Baxter's global electricity and thermal energy portfolio. It partners with Sustainability, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and other business functions to integrate clean energy into capital planning, operational strategies, and climate-related decisions. Baxter's flexible workplace policy requires a minimum number of onsite days per week; the exact number is not stated.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in energy strategy, energy markets, renewable or clean energy, utilities, or capital-intensive operations.
- Strength in financial modeling and investment analysis.
- Strength in contract negotiation and commercial structures.
- Strength in energy markets and price risk management.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence decisions without direct ownership of execution.
Nice To Haves
- Experience spanning both electricity and thermal energy is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of Baxter's enterprise clean energy strategy across renewable electricity, low-carbon thermal energy, electrification, and emerging energy technologies.
- Translate climate commitments and renewable energy goals into practical regional implementation plans and contribute to the enterprise Climate Transition Plan.
- Provide technical leadership on energy accounting and energy-related greenhouse gas methodologies aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and applicable climate disclosure and regulatory reporting frameworks.
- Provide technical oversight for energy and emissions data used in sustainability reporting, external disclosures, and assurance processes.
- Guide energy procurement, market intelligence, and commercial decision-making to optimize the global electricity and thermal energy portfolio.
- Use financial modeling, scenario analysis, and evaluation of renewable energy sourcing solutions to identify opportunities to reduce cost, manage risk, enhance resiliency, and advance clean energy and climate objectives.
- Partner across Sustainability, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and other business functions to integrate clean energy considerations into capital planning, operational strategies, and climate-related decision-making.
- Provide enterprise governance, strategic guidance, and external representation on energy matters.
- Help ensure successful implementation of Baxter's clean energy strategy while maintaining alignment with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage beginning on day one.
- 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 with employee contributions and company matching.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Educational assistance programs.
- Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
- Family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave.
- Commuting benefits.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Childcare benefits.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
