Manager, Government Affairs – PAC Coordinator

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on 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 not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, but it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous, and don’t settle for mediocrity. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

This Position’s Role

This position will hold a central role in shaping and implementing strategies to direct state legislative and regulatory activities and grow the organization’s political action committee. Successful candidates will be responsible for representing our organization’s interests on matters related to state licensure and regulation as well as PAC operations. The impact of this role will be measured by the ability to drive policy changes at the state level and ensure the organization has a robust political action committee.

Your Team

The PAC Manager will be an integral part of the U.S. government affairs team and will report directly to the Head of Government Affairs. The U.S. Government Affairs team is focused on changing public policy in the U.S. and around the world to increase patient access to life-saving and life-sustaining treatments and to incentivize healthcare innovation. The U.S. Government Affairs team is based in Washington, DC.

What You’ll Be Doing

The PAC Manager will focus on two areas of activity:

• Operations for the organization’s political action committee.
• Overseeing government affairs activities at the state level.

The PAC Manager will:

• Benchmark the organization’s PAC with other similar-sized companies for the purpose of setting fundraising goals.
• Manage the governance of the PAC via the PAC Board.
• Set fundraising targets and initiate fundraising campaigns.
• Manage compliance and reporting requirements associated with the PAC.
• Manage reporting requirements associated with lobbying reports.
• Oversee disbursements as well as the upkeep of banking information related to the PAC.
• Identify and engage with key partners, policymakers, and regulatory bodies at the state level.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company’s operations.
• Monitor developments that impact the organization at state legislatures and at the relevant state agencies to provide organizational leaders with real-time intelligence.
• Collaborate with business partners (Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, Communications) on product launches, supply chain logistics, and assessing regulatory burden.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key state lawmakers and state administration officials.
• Collaborate with internal functions, including legal, compliance, policy, and regulatory teams, to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across state statutes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience (3+ years) in government affairs, PAC operations, public policy, or related fields.
• Familiarity with U.S. political and regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy, which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission.

Compensation and Benefits

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $168,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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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