Senior Communications Specialist - Infusion Therapies and Platforms

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

1d • $76,000 - $104,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Communications Specialist supporting Infusion Therapies & Platforms (ITP) and Advanced Surgery, you will help shape Baxter’s internal and external communications. You will join a globally focused communications team supporting Baxter’s largest business segment by building awareness of innovations, engaging employees, and strengthening the company’s reputation with customers, healthcare professionals, media, and other stakeholders.

This newly created role adds communications capacity as the ITP organization continues to grow and evolve. Working closely with communications leaders and business stakeholders, you will support editorial planning, content development, media relations, research, and project execution. The role offers broad exposure and collaboration with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Legal teams. Success requires quickly learning the business, building internal partnerships, and taking ownership of communications processes and programs. The position offers opportunities to develop and advance within Baxter’s Communications organization.

This is a hybrid role based in Deerfield, Illinois, subject to Baxter’s flexible workplace policy, which requires a minimum number of onsite days per week. The estimated base salary is $76,000–$104,500, and the position is eligible for discretionary bonuses. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing content for multiple channels and audiences.
• Experience supporting media relations, social media, thought leadership, and integrated communications programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Experience partnering with business leaders, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support communications objectives.
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset; ability to work independently and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and communications effectiveness.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated communications plans across internal and external channels.
• Manage editorial calendars, project timelines, workflows, approvals, and communications activities to ensure timely execution.
• Create and edit communications materials, including leadership communications, presentations, FAQs, intranet content, social media content, press materials, and key messaging.
• Support media relations, including media outreach, journalist inquiries, speaking opportunities, media tracking, and reporting.
• Manage and publish content across internal communications platforms and help drive employee engagement and content visibility.
• Support communications for product innovations, regulatory milestones, medical congresses, patient education initiatives, and thought leadership programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather information, coordinate communications activities, and maintain alignment with approved messaging and brand standards.
• Use Microsoft Copilot, Canva, Airtable, and Meltwater to support content development, communications planning, reporting, and execution.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage beginning on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 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
• 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
• Discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior