Senior Manager, Medical Affairs (MSL)

Baxter • Saint Paul, MN

2d

About The Position

Baxter is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support its Respiratory Health portfolio. This highly visible, field-based role serves as a scientific expert and trusted partner to healthcare professionals, researchers, and key opinion leaders. The MSL helps shape medical strategy, support evidence generation, and bring clinical insights back to the organization.

The role builds relationships with scientific stakeholders; delivers balanced, evidence-based education; and supports advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses. It partners across functions to execute Medical Affairs initiatives and scientific plans, contributes to evidence-generation programs, and serves as a scientific resource for internal teams. Travel is up to 30%.

Requirements

• Advanced healthcare or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, or equivalent).
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience analyzing scientific literature and translating insights into action.
• Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical Science Liaison or Field Medical experience.
• Expertise in respiratory, pulmonary, critical care, or a related therapeutic area.
• Medical device and/or healthcare industry experience.
• Clinical research, health outcomes, or real-world evidence experience.
• Knowledge of GCP and Medical Affairs compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, clinicians, researchers, and scientific stakeholders.
• Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific education and presentations.
• Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses.
• Gather and share insights on emerging clinical trends, opportunities, and unmet patient needs.
• Partner cross-functionally to execute Medical Affairs initiatives and scientific plans.
• Provide clinical expertise to support commercial, market access, and health outcomes activities.
• Contribute to evidence-generation efforts, including investigator-initiated studies, publications, and real-world evidence programs.
• Serve as a trusted scientific resource for internal teams.
• Support medical communications, training, and educational initiatives.
• Help ensure scientific accuracy and excellence across the Respiratory Health portfolio.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
• Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock
• 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

What This Job Offers

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