Commercial Business Assistant

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Commercial Business Assistant (Slovenia&Croatia)

This position is offered on a part-time basis (50% FTE).

Place of Residence: Ljubljana

Model of work: hybrid

The Commercial Business Assistant (50% FTE) supports Baxter's business operations in Slovenia and Croatia by coordinating administrative, financial, commercial, and office-related activities. This role works closely with internal teams, distributors, and external service providers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and compliance with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to Commercial, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and other business functions.
• Coordinate local meetings, events, trainings, and customer engagements.
• Support sponsorship and grant activities in line with company policies.
• Assist with invoice processing, financial documentation, credit/debit note administration, and coordination with external accounting providers.
• Maintain office equipment, records, and general office administration.
• Support preparation and administration of contracts, agreements, and other business documentation.
• Maintain employee absence records and support payroll administration processes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Collaborate with distributors and key external stakeholders in Slovenia and Croatia.
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events, product complaints, and safety information in accordance with Baxter procedures.
• Support additional business and operational activities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in administration, office coordination, commercial support, finance administration, or a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable, and customer-oriented approach.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent Slovenian and English; Croatian is an advantage.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries is preferred but not required.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, service-oriented, and collaborative approach.
• High level of integrity and commitment to compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Language requirements: Fluent Slovenian and English are required; knowledge of Croatian is considered a strong advantage due to regular collaboration with stakeholders across both Slovenia and Croatia.

What Success Looks Like

• Efficient coordination of commercial and administrative activities across Slovenia and Croatia.
• Strong partnership with internal stakeholders, distributors, and external service providers.
• Accurate and timely financial, compliance, and administrative support.
• Well-organized events and business operations.

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 minimum salary for this position is EUR 30,400 annually based on a full-time (100% FTE) employment arrangement. As this role is offered on a 50% FTE basis, the corresponding minimum annual salary would be EUR 15,200. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentives. 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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