Manager, Medical Affairs MSL – External Scientific Engagement, Nutrition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, researchers, and healthcare organizations.

• Provide balanced, evidence-driven scientific communication through personalized interactions, presentations, conferences, and educational initiatives.

• Collect and relay clinical insights, emerging trends, evidence gaps, and unmet patient requirements.

• Discover opportunities for research collaborations, investigator-initiated studies, real-world evidence generation, and strategic alliances.

• Assist in the organization of advisory boards, expert engagement strategies, speaker development, and critical scientific projects.

• Work in conjunction with Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams.

• Direct Medical Affairs projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring execution, impact evaluation, and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Act as a reliable scientific partner to healthcare professionals, KOLs, health systems, academic institutions, and professional societies.

• Incorporate customer feedback into essential business decisions and contribute to shaping Medical Affairs strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific, clinical, or healthcare-related field is mandatory.

• Experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, MSL, Field Medical, or similar healthcare/life sciences positions.

• Proficiency in presenting scientific or clinical information to healthcare professionals and expert audiences.

• Strong capability to analyze and communicate complex scientific and clinical information.

• Proven track record of establishing credibility and building relationships with healthcare professionals and scientific experts.

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Familiarity with Medical Affairs compliance standards and scientific exchange requirements.

• Ability to translate customer insights into practical business and evidence-generation strategies.

• Demonstrated leadership through influence, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50-70% of the time.

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Baxter is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage starting on the first day of employment.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Coverage for accident-related incidents.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.

• Business travel accident insurance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted company stock.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.

• Flexible Spending Accounts available.

• Educational assistance programs to support professional growth.

• Paid holidays and time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on tenure.

• Family and medical leaves of absence provided.

• Paid parental leave for new parents.

• Commuting benefits offered.

• Employee Discount Program available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support.

• Childcare benefits provided.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.