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Senior Director, Medical Affairs - Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacy Tools And Iv Fluids

Baxter
Baxter
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Deerfield, United States
10 Feb. 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Director, Medical Affairs – Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacy Tools and IV Fluids

Company: Baxter
Location: Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Clinical / Medical Affairs
Experience Required: Minimum 10+ years of industry experience
Education Required: Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PA, or equivalent clinical specialty)

Job Overview

Join a global healthcare organization dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through innovative products, therapies, and technologies. As Senior Director, Medical Affairs – Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacy Tools and IV Fluids, you will lead global medical strategy development and execution aligned with business objectives. This leadership role focuses on clinical innovation, medical governance, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement across clinical nutrition, intravenous fluids, and pharmacy solutions portfolios.

This position provides strategic medical leadership, supports product lifecycle management, drives clinical research initiatives, and ensures compliance with global regulatory and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global medical strategies and action plans for clinical nutrition, IV fluids, and pharmacy solutions.

  • Lead and manage global Medical Affairs teams while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

  • Serve as a primary scientific spokesperson with key opinion leaders, regulatory agencies, advisory boards, and global scientific communities.

  • Support clinical research activities, including trial design, execution, and completion.

  • Provide medical and technical expertise for product development, approvals, and lifecycle management.

  • Identify and evaluate new product indications and business development opportunities.

  • Oversee evidence generation strategies, including investigator-initiated research and real-world evidence initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with global policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

  • Manage departmental budgets and strategic resource allocation.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Global Patient Safety, and Health Economics Outcomes Research.

  • Support product safety evaluation, complaint investigations, and clinical risk assessments.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead global Medical Affairs operations and mentor high-performing teams.

  • Build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Provide scientific and technical leadership across product portfolios.

  • Represent the organization in regulatory and legislative engagements.

  • Drive strategic decision-making through medical and clinical insights.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare such as PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PA, or equivalent clinical specialty.

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, or pharmaceutical industry roles.

  • Demonstrated experience in evidence generation, investigator-initiated studies, product development, and business development support.

  • Proven leadership and people management experience in global environments.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, pharmaceutical products, or healthcare technologies preferred.

  • Expertise in regulatory requirements, clinical development processes, and healthcare systems.

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to manage complex strategic initiatives.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into actionable insights.

  • Experience working in matrix organizations and managing cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to travel internationally (20–25%) as required.

Core Skills and Competencies

  • Strategic leadership and decision-making

  • Clinical research and evidence generation expertise

  • Regulatory and compliance knowledge

  • Scientific communication and stakeholder management

  • Project and budget management

  • Risk evaluation and mitigation

  • Business development and due diligence support

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a competitive compensation structure, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. Compensation varies based on experience, location, and qualifications.