Commercial Project Manager MEA

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose acceler our mission. The Project Manager MEA, Kidney Care will oversee and drive strategic commercial projects across the MEA region, including expansion into new markets, optimization of existing operations, and execution of new business models. This role is critical to ensuring the growth and success of Baxter Kidney Care MEA, focusing on strategic distributor relationships, digital transformation, and the expansion of PD & Acute Therapies. The Project Manager will work closely with the EMEA team to align and execute these initiatives, contributing significantly to the company’s growth target in the region.Strategic Project Management:Lead and manage major commercial projects such as Libya, North Africa, South Africa, and Iraq expansions, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management. Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and successful delivery of objectives.Digital Transformation:Utilize and promote the adoption of digital PD products tools to enhance customer relationship management. Lead digital marketing initiatives to support the expansion of PD & Acute Therapies and increase market penetration.Market Expansion & Portfolio Management:Focus on the expansion of PD & Acute Therapies, identifying major opportunities annually for market or portfolio expansion. Leverage Vantive in the region to optimize product and country portfolios. Manage investments with a focus on high ROI, cost control, and efficient use of digital tools.Geox (Geographical expansion):Work and coordinate with MEA and EMEA Geox teams on the roll-out of Geox projects in the MEA region. Track, launch, implementation and sales performance of all Geox activities.Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication:Foster a "One Team MEA" culture, working closely with the EMEA team to align strategies and execute projects effectively. Lead and coordinate communication efforts across different channels to ensure transparency and engagement. Act as a liaison between MEA and EMEA teams, ensuring alignment on critical issues and projects.Financial Management & Reporting:Monitor and report on financial performance, including sales, operating income, and OPEX, ensuring alignment with financial targets for the designated projects. Provide regular updates on project progress and financial performance, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.Innovation & Learning:Encourage innovative thinking and the development of new ideas to improve processes and outcomes. Promote a culture of feedback, learning, and continuous improvement within the team. Empower team members through education and training, fostering a learning organization.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.Experience:Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in project management, particularly in the healthcare or medical devices industry in MEA Region. Proven experience in managing large-scale commercial projects with a significant financial impact. Strong background in distributor management, digital transformation, and market expansion.Skills:Excellent leadership and strategic thinking abilities. Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail. Proficiency in project management tools and digital platforms. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders. Fluent in English; knowledge of additional regional languages is an advantage (French & Arabic). Willingness to travel within the MEA region.As of February 1, Baxter has completed the sale of its Kidney Care business, which will now operate as Vantive. Today, this job is within a Vantive deferred market, which means that the employer of record for this role will initially be Baxter. When the applicable legal entity in country goes live, the employer of record for the role will transition to Vantive. Vantive builds upon our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will continue to lead in the kidney care space and offer meaningful work to those who join us. If you have any questions, please review with the recruiter and/or hiring manager. Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter 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 request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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