Sr Director Pharma & Clinical Nutrition Marketing
Baxter International
- Location
- Deerfield, Illinois
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About this role
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. The Senior Director, Generic Pharmaceuticals & Clinical Nutrition Marketing (UCAN) is responsible for leading portfolio strategy and marketing execution across the United States and Canada for a diverse healthcare portfolio spanning generic injectable and infusion pharmaceuticals and clinical nutrition. This is a high-impact leadership role that will help shape the future direction of two strategically important businesses, driving growth, innovation, and customer value across the healthcare landscape. This leader is accountable for driving portfolio performance, shaping go-to-market strategies, and advancing customer-centric commercialization through strong market positioning, launch excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. The role partners closely with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to translate market opportunities into sustainable business growth while delivering value for customers and patients.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio & Category Strategy Lead the overall marketing strategy for the UCAN portfolio. Drive portfolio prioritization, lifecycle management, and investment decisions aligned with business objectives. Identify growth opportunities and optimize portfolio performance across categories. Go-to-Market & Commercial Execution Develop and execute integrated go-to-market strategies that strengthen customer engagement and business results. Partner closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure commercial excellence and successful product launches. Support execution of marketing initiatives that drive adoption, growth, and market competitiveness. Market Insights & Analytics Establish and leverage customer, market, and competitive insights to inform strategic decision-making. Champion voice-of-customer initiatives and data-driven marketing practices. Monitor market dynamics and business performance to identify risks and opportunities. Pricing & Contracting Partnership Collaborate with Market Access, Finance, and Commercial teams to support pricing, value, and contracting strategies. Provide strategic marketing input to optimize portfolio access and business performance. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead integrated planning and execution across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Commercial Excellence. Foster alignment and accountability to deliver business priorities and customer-focused outcomes. People Leadership Build, develop, and lead a high-performing marketing organization. Create an environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous development. Coach and develop talent to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. 12+ years of progressive healthcare marketing, commercial, or business leadership experience. Demonstrated success leading generic pharma and nutrition portfolio strategies, commercialization, and go-to-market execution. Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams in complex, matrixed organizations. Strong strategic, analytical, and business acumen with the ability to influence senior