Senior Manager, Medical Affairs – Latin America

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 This is where your work saves lives The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Sr Mgr, Medical Affairs at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. The Senior Manager, Medical Affairs - Latin America serves as the primary Medical Affairs leader supporting Baxter's Advanced Surgery portfolio throughout Latin America. This individual partners with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, commercial teams, marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical teams, R&D, and Global Medical Affairs to drive scientific exchange, evidence generation, medical education, and critical initiatives that improve patient outcomes and support business objectives. The position is responsible for medical affairs activities across Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, acting as the primary scientific resource for the region.

Develop and execute regional Medical Affairs strategies aligned with global priorities and business growth objectives. Provide clinical and scientific expertise to identify unmet needs, evidence gaps, and support strategic decision-making. Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), emerging clinical leaders, and healthcare professionals. Conduct scientific exchanges to gather insights on clinical trends, customer needs, and evolving standards of care. Support clinical research, investigator-initiated studies, and the development of scientific publications and presentations. Lead medical education initiatives, including advisory boards, workshops, training programs, and scientific symposia. Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory, Clinical, Health Economics, R&D, and Global Medical Affairs teams. Represent Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, provide regulatory and product support, and communicate emerging evidence, market trends, and competitive insights.

Advanced healthcare degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent experience). Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Research, or related healthcare industry experience. Experience engaging healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. Strong understanding of clinical research and scientific communication. ProficientEnglish and Spanish required. Ability to travel extensively throughout Latin America. Preferred Surgical specialty traininga nd Medical device experience 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. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your