Principal Medical Science Liaison, Patient Support Systems

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives

Do you have experience developing and owning the Medical Affairs strategy in an Acute Care, surgical, or medical setting? At Baxter, you will lead the medical component of the Patient Support Systems (PSS) business strategies driving execution.

Your medical expertise and clinical input will impact commercial and marketing strategies and your mentorship/governance to therapeutic area will ensure support of products and clinical modalities.

This role will be based in one of the US-regions for Healthcare Systems & Technologies.

Your Team

You will establish and maintain relationships with medical professionals, researchers, coordinators, payor groups, and other members of the scientific community. Through these partnerships you will identify & communicate key research and scientific intelligence to internal teams.

The unbiased, evidence-based approach combined with proven scientific credibility positions this role as the key Baxter medical and scientific resource for opinion leaders and a trusted resource for internal teams.

What you'll be doing

• Identify, establish, and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) by partnering with them on quality scientific projects, presenting balanced scientific data, designing advanced medical educational forums and providing scientific support in the development of clinical publications.
• Conduct field data collection projects, patient pilot programs, clinical evaluations and conduct baseline assessment identifying gaps in workflow and practices that may impact patient outcomes
• Share knowledge through Accredited and Non accredited educational presentations, podium presentations and poster presentations
• Design/chair and support advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings and organize and chair roundtable and educational meetings as needed.
• Attend and provide scientific support at R&D exhibits and scientific sessions at medical conferences. Identify and communicate new scientific findings that could impact the product portfolio.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and Medical Affairs Plans including PSS Products portfolio.
• Maintain medical & scientific partnership with Global HST medical affairs organizations.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 5-10 years’ experience in Acute Care setting or surgical/medical and/or ICU experience. Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification
• Proven teaching capabilities and understanding of adult learning concepts
• Literature review, synthesis and analysis. Basic knowledge ofbiostatistics and trial design. Training in reporting of adverse events.

Preferred

• Master degree in Nursing
• Clinical trial, Health outcomes, Field Medical and/or Medical Device experience.
• Understanding of the Clinical and Regulatory requirements in a field-based medical organization

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career.  At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.  To that end, this position has a base salary range of $80,000 to $180,000 plus an annual incentive bonus, commission target, and equity target (strike any, if not applicable). The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position.  The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. 

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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