Director, Commercial Excellence - Incentive Compensation

BAXTER HEALTHCARE PTY AUS

Base: $184,000 - $253,000 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Onsite
End-to-end incentive compensation lifecycle management
Sox compliance and robust governance frameworks
Advanced crm and business intelligence tools expertise
Baxter Healthcare is seeking a Director of Commercial Excellence for Incentive Compensation, responsible for the design and execution of incentive programs across commercial businesses. The ideal candidate will lead a team, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving operational excellence

Job Summary

  • The Director is accountable for the end-to-end design, governance, and execution of Baxter's incentive compensation programs across assigned commercial businesses.
  • This role partners closely with Sales Leadership, Finance, HR, IT, and Analytics to translate commercial strategy into clear, executable incentive plans that drive performance.
  • Baxter offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage starting day one, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching, and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days.

Matching Summary

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Baxter Healthcare is seeking a Director of Commercial Excellence for Incentive Compensation, responsible for the design and execution of incentive programs across commercial businesses. The ideal candidate will lead a team, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving operational excellence.

Salary

Base: $184,000 - $253,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, 401(k), ESPP, and PTO included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end incentive compensation lifecycle management
  • SOX compliance and robust governance frameworks
  • Advanced CRM and business intelligence tools expertise
  • Strategic partnership with commercial leadership teams
  • Quota and territory alignment and payout calculation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in complex matrixed global organizations
  • Prior healthcare or life sciences industry background
  • Strong change management and communication skills
  • Ability to drive process standardization and automation
  • High attention to detail with risk mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in incentive compensation
  • Proven people management experience required
  • Advanced experience across Incentive Compensation technology stack

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