Dir, Commercial Finance - Pharma​/Clinical Nutrition

Your Role at Baxter

The Finance Director, UCAN provides financial leadership for the combined U.S. and Canada Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Nutrition businesses, which have approximately $1.3B in revenue. This role reports to the Senior Director, Finance - ITP Division and acts as the finance business partner (CFO) to the UCAN commercial leader. They direct comprehensive financial support across a highly regulated portfolio. This support includes pricing and contracting decision analysis such as GPO/customer agreements and tenders.

They also handle new product launch and pipeline modeling, demand/volume and margin analytics including gross‑to‑net where applicable, and FP&A processes. Their objective is to deliver growth, profitability, and cash flow commitments.

• Lead analysis and reporting of financial results, including trends and variances to budget, forecast, and prior year. Translate insights into clear management reporting to support day‑to‑day commercial execution.
• Provide proactive leadership for all operating forecast updates and deliver the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan.
• Provide finance leadership for a significant pipeline of new product launches and business development initiatives over the next 2‑3 years.
• Partner with Marketing Analytics to develop product models that forecast and optimize the price/volume relationship across the pharmaceutical portfolio to maintain or expand profitability.
• Lead financial analytics, modeling, and negotiation support for GPO, customer, tender, and vendor deals.
• Lead a cross‑functional team to improve Canadian compounding profitability as part of a global initiative.
• Serve as liaison with the Accounting CoE on new commercial models that may require outstanding accounting treatment.
• Act as a key contact for Investor Relations and support development of external messaging for the U.S. market.
• Represent Finance on special task forces, cross‑divisional teams, and working groups, including business development integration activities.
• Identify key business risks, perform risk assessments, and recommend mitigation plans.
• Drive compliance with internal controls, GAAP, SEC requirements, and Baxter financial policies and procedures across all related entities and operations.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing, cross‑region finance team with a strong focus on mentoring, development, and succession planning.

• Business performance management
• Financial analysis and decision support
• Business process and data management
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in changing environments
• Willingness to challenge the status quo
• Dedication to quality, integrity, and personal accountability for results
• Risk management

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.
• Pharmaceuticals industry experience (preferably in a leadership role) supporting commercial operations in a highly regulated environment. Includes pricing and contracting, new product launch financials, gross‑to‑net and margin analytics, with cross‑functional partnership across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Regulatory/Quality.
• Strong business insight and good judgment, with understanding of the relevant business environment.
• Ability to influence and drive consensus with diverse collaborators; proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, tax, and legal accounting; acquisition accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Experience demonstrating shared service resources and leading cross‑functional teams as needed.
• Decisive leader with the ability to generate options, select the best course of action, and drive implementation.
• Travel up to 25%.

We appreciate that pay is a significant aspect as you contemplate your next professional opportunity. At Baxter, we are devoted to equitable compensation for all team members. The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from…