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Privates & Strategic Business Manager

Req # 201318 Location Newbury, England, United Kingdom Job Category Sales Date posted 06/04/2026
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Overview

As a member of Baxter’s sales team, you’ll be aligned to one of our global business units and be responsible for new business, developing existing accounts and ensuring patient-centric approach in all your dealings. You’ll work within an assigned geographic area or with specific accounts to achieve or exceed personal and business goals, all in pursuit of our mission to save and sustain lives. In the sales role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide input on new markets and products, manage customer concerns, and collaborate with other teams.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Sales Professional at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Stakeholder Insight and Influence
  • Sales Solution Identification and Development
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Managing and Coaching
  • Ownership of the Business

Privates & Strategic Business Manager

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This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Strategic Business Manager - Private Sector

SUMMARY

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are committed to transforming lives through innovative healthcare solutions. As a Strategic Business Manager - Privates, you will have the outstanding opportunity to drive growth within our Pharmacy Services by encouraging strategic relationships with the Private Sector. Your role will be pivotal in meeting and exceeding sales and profit targets through outstanding customer management and business development opportunities. Join us in making a substantial impact in the healthcare industry!

Key collaborators

Internal – Compounding unit manager, customer service teams, finance support, tender team, Pharmacy Services team, Strategic account manager, and managers responsible for growing business opportunities.

External – Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Pharmacist & team, Director of Nursing, Oncology Day Unit Sister & team, Procurement / Sourcing team.

Essential duties and responsibilities

  • Serve as a representative for Baxter within the Private Sector
  • Contract management and renewal Private accounts with annualized revenue in excess of $50M
  • Pre-influence tender specifications and develop robust benchmarks
  • Coordinate P&L responsibilities for all contracts
  • Apply long-term partnerships to produce joint working/collaboration examples, posters, publications, and news pieces
  • Coordinate monthly contract benchmark, management, and financial review meetings with Pharmacy Manager, Procurement, and Hospital Director to drive contract compliance
  • Conduct annual drug price benchmarking and service pricing reviews
  • Improve Baxter service efficiency by adopting the BOLT (Online Ordering Tool) or iQemo to reduce risk
  • Work together with Baxter Compounding Unit management and customer service teams to guarantee supply and adherence to contracted service levels
  • Partner with our Compounding Units management teams and Trusts. Develop, cost, and implement new models of care that reflect patients' and clinical practices' evolving needs.
  • Serve as a point of contact for issue resolution in case of performance challenges or service breaches involving a customer concern
  • Leverage close working relationships to gain market insights and understand activity at local, regional, and national levels
  • Seek opportunities to extend the scope of the compounding contract by supporting new programs such as Care Closer to Home or OPAT
  • Identify innovative solutions to reduce service costs and grow profitability
  • Work with Market Access and Marketing teams to identify profitable expansion opportunities or portfolio diversification

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred (Science, Commercial, Medical, etc.)
  • 7 to 10 years of operational Sales & Marketing experience in a healthcare company

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

  • Highly competitive total compensation package
  • Excellent professional development opportunities
  • High importance placed on work life balance

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter 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.

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