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Role Location: Warsaw, PolandReporting Line: Associate Medical Director CEEMEAThis is a hybrid role that combines office-based work with external stakeholder engagement and travel across the CEEMEA regionRole Summary:As the Medical Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the medical strategy and tactical plans across the Advanced Surgery and Anesthesia portfolios throughout the CEEMEA region.In this role, you will work closely with commercial and cross-functional teams to drive the development and implementation of medical initiatives aligned with business objectives. You will serve as a trusted scientific partner, providing medical expertise, strategic guidance, and evidence-based support to both internal stakeholders and external partners, including healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, and regulatory authorities.The position plays a critical role in strengthening Baxter's scientific presence, supporting medical education, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant medical activities across the region.What will you do:<ul><li>Respond to and document Medical Inquiries (Med Info)</li><li>Prepare, review, and approve scientific slides, brochures, letters, white papers, leaflets, and reports</li><li>Give and moderate lectures, presentations, webinars, and trainings, both externally and internally</li><li>Go on field visits to select top KOLs to conduct peer-to-peer medical discussions (KOL engagement & scientific exchange)</li><li>Plan, budget, organize, and execute medical initiatives (Advisory boards, IIRs for evidence generation, RTDs, symposia, sponsorships, masterclasses, etc.)</li><li>Attend congresses and stay up to date with the latest publications</li><li>Travel to meet the needs of the various countries in scope (field visits, workshops, events, business reviews, etc.). Number of 3-day business trips could range from 2 to 10 per year</li><li>Be present in the OR setting (hospitals) with surgeons and anesthesiologists for observerships and detailed medical discussions</li><li>Support the conduction of Surgical Wetlabs and Anesthesia Simulations in centers of excellence</li></ul>Experience & Qualifications<ul><li>Demonstrates a strong understanding of relevant disease states, clinical conditions, treatment pathways, therapies, and current clinical guidelines within the assigned therapeutic area.</li><li>Critically evaluates scientific evidence, clinical studies, and medical literature, translating complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Develops and executes medical strategies aligned with global, regional, and local business objectives, ensuring scientific excellence and patient-focused outcomes.</li><li>Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders across functions, countries, and cultures to achieve common goals and drive business impact.</li><li>Builds and maintains trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, scientific societies, and regulatory authorities, serving as a credible scientific partner.</li><li>Designs and delivers high-quality medical and scientific education programs for both internal and external audiences, while ensuring adherence to the highest ethical and compliance standards.</li><li>Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.</li><li>Brings a strategic mindset combined with creativity and a collaborative approach to solving complex business and medical challenges.</li><li>Previous experience within Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Clinical Affairs, or related healthcare functions is considered an advantage.</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Medical Degree (MD) in Surgery or Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) is required.</li><li>Surgical and/or anesthesiology expertise is a must.</li><li>Candidates with a strong clinical background as a Surgical Nurse may also be considered.</li></ul>Core Competencies:<ul><li>Learning Agility: Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new knowledge in a changing environment.</li><li>Simplicity: Focus on straightforward, efficient solutions and clear communication.</li><li>Courage: Willingness to take initiative, make decisions, challenge the status quo, and address difficult situations.</li><li>Drives Engagement: Ability to build relationships, inspire others, and create a positive, collaborative environment.</li><li>Drives Results: Demonstrates accountability, execution excellence, and a strong focus on achieving objectives.</li><li>Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and functions, building partnerships to achieve shared goals.</li><li>OR Environment Readiness: Willingness and ability to visit Operating Rooms and work within OR-like settings, including:A nesthesia Simulations, Surgical Wetlabs, Clinical and procedural training environments</li></ul>Knowledge & Functional Expertise<ul><li>External Engagement: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, customers, healthcare professionals, industry partners, and key opinion leaders.</li><li>Collaboration & Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to work effectively across functions, share knowledge, and contribute to achieving common goals in a matrix organization.</li><li>Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.</li><li>Disease State & Therapeutic Knowledge: Understanding of relevant disease states, clinical pathways, healthcare environments, and therapeutic areas to effectively support customer and business needs.</li><li>Decision Making & Risk Mitigation: Ability to analyze information, assess risks, make sound decisions, and implement appropriate actions to minimize potential business or clinical impact.</li><li>Governance & Compliance: Knowledge of applicable regulations, industry standards, company policies, and compliance requirements, ensuring all activities are conducted ethically and in accordance with legal and organizational guidelines.</li></ul>Language Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.(additional regional languages may be an advantage depending on the market).Personal atributes:<ul><li>Highest Degree of Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and ethical decision-making in all interactions, consistently acting in accordance with company values and compliance standards.</li><li>Team Oriented: Works effectively with others, fosters a collaborative environment, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared team objectives.</li><li>Agile Mindset: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, embraces innovation, remains resilient in ambiguity, and continuously seeks improvement opportunities.</li><li>Strong Interpersonal Skills: Builds trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders through effective relationship management, active listening, and empathy.</li><li>Business Acumen: Understands business priorities, market dynamics, customer needs, and organizational objectives, translating insights into impactful actions and decisions.</li><li>Willingness to Grow: Demonstrates curiosity, openness to feedback, continuous learning, and a commitment to personal and professional development.</li><li>Willingness to Travel: Comfortable with frequent travel requirements, including spending more than 40% of working time outside the office to support customer engagement, training, collaboration, and business objectives.</li></ul>What we offer:<ul><li>Permanent contract after 6-months'</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Medical Care</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Christmas bonus</li><li>Co-financing for corrective glasses and lenses</li><li>Newborn baby bonus ( one-off benefit )</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Program ESP</li><li>PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.</li><li>Holiday allowance</li><li>Theater tickets at a reduced price</li><li>Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs), financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>2 additional days off (conditional)</li><li>Employee referral program</li><li>Multisport card</li><li>Cafeteria-style plan ( 300 PLN net monthly)</li><li>Employee referral program</li><li>Annual Award related to Baxter’s Global Cultural Values</li><li>Lifelong learning opportunity: Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level</li><li>Friendly atmosphere.</li><li>Attractive office location, next to the PKP Powiśle station.</li><li>PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.</li><li>Working for a global pharma/med tech leader.</li><li>Hybrid working model</li></ul>We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is 240 000,00 PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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. 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Medical Affairs Manager CEMEEA (Advanced Surgery, Anesthesia)

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