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Role SummaryThe Business Development Lead is responsible for driving sustainable growth of Baxter's CCS/ FLC portfolio in Vietnam through strategic account management, tender opportunity development, and distributor partnership leadership.Operating within a distributor-led commercial model, the role focuses on identifying growth opportunities, building strong relationships with key hospital stakeholders, supporting tender success, and ensuring effective execution through distributor partners.This is not a traditional sales representative role. Success requires the ability to navigate complex hospital buying processes, develop long-term account strategies, influence multiple stakeholders, and drive business growth through both customers and distributors.Area of Responsibility (AOR) for Role:1. Distributor Partnership & Business Growth<ul><li>Build strong partnerships with distributor leadership and field teams.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor and primary commercial contact for distributor partners.</li><li>Understand distributor priorities, customer needs, and growth opportunities.</li><li>Support distributors in developing strategic accounts and winning business opportunities.</li><li>Share strategies, tools, and market insights to improve distributor effectiveness.</li><li>Drive accountability and execution through influence rather than direct authority.</li><li>Strengthen distributor capabilities through training, product knowledge sharing, and joint business planning.</li></ul>2. Account & Tender Development<ul><li>Develop account plans and stakeholder maps for priority hospitals and healthcare institutions.</li><li>Build relationships with procurement, clinical, pharmacy, biomedical, and administrative stakeholders.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and develop business opportunities within strategic accounts.</li><li>Proactively manage tender opportunities and support tender win strategies.</li><li>Monitor customer dynamics, market trends, and competitive activities.</li></ul>3. Business Development & Portfolio Promotion<ul><li>Identify new growth opportunities and expand portfolio penetration across target accounts.</li><li>Position Baxter solutions by communicating their clinical, operational, and economic value.</li><li>Support product evaluations, demonstrations, training programs, and customer events.</li><li>Serve as a local product and market resource for distributors and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Gather market intelligence and customer insights to support business decisions.</li></ul>4. Planning, Forecasting & Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and sales forecast.</li><li>Support business reviews and annual planning activities.</li><li>Act as a bridge between distributors and Baxter's commercial, marketing, medical, regulatory, finance, and supply chain teams.</li><li>Ensure timely resolution of customer and distributor issues.</li><li>Conduct all activities in compliance with Baxter policies and local regulations.</li></ul>Work Qualifications/ Experience<ul><li>5-10 years of healthcare commercial experience.</li><li>Minimum 5 years in distributor management, hospital accounts, or solution selling within the medical device/equipment industry.</li></ul>English communication proficiencyDistributor & Business Development<ul><li>Proven track record of driving business growth through distributor partnerships and hospital engagement.</li><li>Strong understanding of distributor-led business models and healthcare market dynamics.</li><li>Partner relationship management and ability to influence without direct authority.</li><li>Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities.</li></ul>Hospital & Tender Management<ul><li>Experience working with public hospitals, healthcare procurement processes, and tender-driven business environments.</li><li>Knowledge of hospital purchasing, procurement, and tender processes.</li><li>Experience building relationships with clinical, procurement, and administrative stakeholders.</li><li>Tender opportunity identification and management.</li></ul>Strategic Planning & Execution<ul><li>Strategic account planning and opportunity development.</li><li>Pipeline management, forecasting, and business planning.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects, accounts, and distributor relationships independently.</li></ul>Communication & Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience conducting product training, workshops, educational programs, or customer engagement activities for healthcare professionals preferred.</li></ul>Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. 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