Senior Marketing Manager - IV Solutions

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

1d • $136,000 - $187,000

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. Your Role at Baxter As a Senior Marketing Manager, IV Solutions supporting our Global Infusion Therapies and Technologies (ITT) division, you will lead new product development projects for Baxter IV Solutions business. In this upstream leadership role, you will drive global product strategy, lead cross‑functional development teams, and shape the future of Baxter’s IV Solutions portfolio. You will define user needs, guide product direction, and deliver strong commercial and financial outcomes for products used across 75+ countries. Baxter’s ITT division is a $4B global business that includes a vast portfolio of products, e.g., IV solutions, nutrition, infusion technologies, specialized patient monitoring, and digital health platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years in healthcare, MedTech, or pharmaceuticals, including 2+ years in marketing; upstream innovation or Bio‑Design experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, or a Science/Technology field required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Strategic, customer‑centric marketing leader with strong analytical skills, business intuition, and a proven ability to translate insights into action.
• Clear, persuasive communicator experienced in influencing across global, matrixed teams and aligning stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success leading new product development from early user needs through concept validation and cross‑functional gate reviews.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities, including market and competitive analysis, opportunity assessment, and portfolio strategy development.
• Skilled in building robust business cases and financial models that guide investment and commercial decisions.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments; adept at navigating ambiguity, solving complex problems, and driving customer‑centric outcomes.
• Inclusive, collaborative leader who values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing initiatives that shape portfolio direction, product strategy, and long‑term business growth.
• Translate customer, market, and competitive insights into actionable recommendations and high‑impact commercial strategies.
• Drive early‑stage innovation and new product development, guiding user needs assessment, concept validation, and target product profile creation.
• Build robust business cases, financial models, and opportunity assessments to inform investment decisions and cross‑functional alignment.
• Partner closely with global, cross‑functional teams to influence decision‑making and advance programs through key development milestones and gate reviews.
• Serve as a key problem‑solver, proactively addressing issues and ensuring seamless communication across teams and leadership levels.
• Facilitate alignment among regional and global partners, ensuring strategies reflect diverse perspectives and deliver customer-centric outcomes.
• Navigate ambiguity and structure complex challenges into clear recommendations that support both product direction and commercial success.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

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