Sr. Manager, Global Occupational Health Nurse

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

8d • $128,000 - $176,000

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 The Sr. Manager, Regional Occupational Health & Wellness Nurse is a critical leadership role within Baxter’s Global Occupational Health Team, responsible for advancing employee well-being, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the Americas, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

Requirements

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required
• Minimum 8 years of occupational health nursing or clinical OH leadership experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with compact license or equivalent international clinical license (active status).
• Experience with digital OH platforms and case management systems.
• Cross-cultural communication and regional stakeholder engagement experience.
• Strong knowledge of regional OH regulations and surveillance practices.
• Proven leadership in multi-site or regional program management.
• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g., Benchmark ESG, AI ergonomic tools, MS Teams, SharePoint, Monday.com).
• Demonstrated success in leading regional or global health programs with measurable business impact.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• COHN/COHN-S or equivalent international OH certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise-wide wellness strategy through leadership of Baxter’s BeWell platform, influencing health outcomes for employees globally.
• Lead global initiatives with cross-regional impact, including physician oversight and vendor
• Collaborate with regional Occupational Health Leaders to ensure consistent implementation and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Serve as Program Manager for Baxter’s BeWell Wellness platform and intranet site, driving engagement and health outcomes.
• Update all OH policy and procedures.
• Lead OH projects to completion (ie, global physician oversight, Drug and Alcohol policy, Vendor harmonization, implementation of Wellness tool globally.
• Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with regional occupational health regulations and corporate standards.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments; maintain documentation to support legal and regulatory requirements.
• Act as liaison with governmental and regulatory bodies on health-related matters.]
• Participate in weekly recordable review meetings.
• Design initiatives that reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, and support Baxter’s human resource strategy.
• Design and implement evidence-based health initiatives (e.g., ergonomics, fatigue management, cardiovascular health).
• Lead cross-functional health projects with HR, EHS, Operations, and external providers.
• Develop and track metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee clinical programs across diverse geographies and regulatory environments, ensuring consistent care standards and operational continuity.
• Provide clinical guidance for occupational health cases, including fitness-for-duty evaluations, return-to-work plans, and accommodations.
• Manage post-offer exams (POET), early symptom intervention (ESI), and regional health surveillance programs.
• Coordinate pop-up clinics, flu vaccination campaigns, and mobile medical events.
• Support regional sites without onsite OH support with claims management, medical surveillance, injury determination, and vendor support.
• Lead regional deployment of digital OH platforms (e.g., Medcare) ensuring GDPR and regional compliance.
• Analyze health data trends, conduct root cause analyses, and implement preventive strategies.
• Lead rollout of Benchmark’s Ergo Evaluator tool.
• Drive digital transformation in occupational health through deployment of AI-enabled tools and analytics platforms, enhancing decision-making and predictive health modeling.
• Provide direct leadership and performance management for a team of 19 occupational health professionals across the Americas, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean, including one team leader with four direct reports.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture through coaching, development planning, and succession management.
• Ensure alignment of individual and team goals with Baxter’s strategic occupational health objectives.
• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding for regional OH roles.
• Mentor occupational health professionals regionally; oversee training, credentialing, and continuing education.
• Facilitate regional training and continuous improvement across EHS&S professionals.
• Serve as Global Program Coordinator for Baxter’s Travel SOS program, supporting international traveler health readiness.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees