This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Executive Director of the Baxter Foundation, the Associate Director, Corporate Responsibility & Global Philanthropy, this role advances enterprise efforts at the intersection of philanthropy, corporate responsibility (CR) and social investments. This role will contribute to the design and execution of the Foundation's global strategy, managing a philanthropic portfolio of more than $32 million annually toward a $275 million investment goal by 2030. The role will drive measurable impact while strengthening Baxter's reputation as a leader in corporate responsibility. This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategy, oversee community partnerships, shape Foundation Board governance, lead storytelling and execution to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities worldwide while creating enterprise-wide impact. This is a hybrid position based at Baxter's corporate headquarters in Deerfield, IL, with approximately 10–15% global travel.
Job Responsibility
Lead Global Portfolio Strategy
Drive High-Impact Grantmaking
Build Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate Across the Enterprise
Advance Thought Leadership & Storytelling
Lead and Develop Talent
Requirements
Experienced, strategic leader with 10+ years of success delivering global community impact programs, managing and building multi-year, multi-million-dollar philanthropic portfolios, and leading strategy across philanthropy, corporate responsibility, global health and related fields
Experience leading administrative and financial operations, solid project management skills, including driving initiatives and influencing decisions across global matrixed organizations
Exceptional relationship builder and influential communicator, serving as a strong ambassador and spokesperson with the ability to navigate complexity and translate it into clear, cohesive messaging both internally and externally
Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence, known for transparent decision-making and effective, inclusive ways of working
Growth-oriented change leader with a strategic mindset and strong appetite for transformation and driving collaborative innovation
Ability to translate data and impact into compelling narratives taking into account the reputational considerations connected to being a corporate foundation
Strong analytical, organizational, financial and project administration capabilities
Executive presence and excellent communication and presentation skills
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
What we offer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service