Director, Commercial Excellence - Incentive Compensation

Baxter

Base: $184,000 - $253,000 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Onsite (with a flexible workplace policy)
Incentive compensation plan design expertise
End-to-end incentive lifecycle ownership
Sox compliance and audit-ready processes
Baxter is seeking a Director of Commercial Excellence focused on Incentive Compensation to lead the design and execution of incentive programs that align with business objectives. The role requires strong leadership, strategic partnership, and expertise in incentive compensation, aimed at driving performance and operational excellence within a collaborative culture

Job Summary

  • This role is accountable for the end-to-end design, governance, and execution of Baxter's incentive compensation programs across assigned commercial businesses.
  • The position requires leading a high-performing team while serving as the enterprise expert on incentive compensation strategy to ensure programs align with business objectives.
  • 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.

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Baxter is seeking a Director of Commercial Excellence focused on Incentive Compensation to lead the design and execution of incentive programs that align with business objectives. The role requires strong leadership, strategic partnership, and expertise in incentive compensation, aimed at driving performance and operational excellence within a collaborative culture.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Incentive compensation plan design expertise
  • End-to-end incentive lifecycle ownership
  • SOX compliance and audit-ready processes
  • Advanced CRM and BI tool experience
  • Global team leadership capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Healthcare or life sciences industry background
  • Experience driving process automation
  • Strong stakeholder influence in matrixed environments
  • Change management and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in incentive compensation
  • Prior people management experience required
  • Advanced experience with Incentive Compensation technology stack

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