Christopher Lee Spinelle
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Palatine,IL
13
years of professional experience
Business leader with expertise in pricing strategy, supplier contracting, and salesforce execution across hospital, oncology, and specialty generic markets. Known for leading more than 20 product launches, aligning cross-functional teams, and building portfolio strategies that support profitable growth and strong customer relationships.
Work History
Sr. Director, GPO Strategy & Chief of Staff
8 Months- Managed GPO strategy across $3.5B infusion therapies and pharmaceutical portfolio by overseeing supplier contracting and coverage for IV solutions, infusion pumps, injectables, and clinical nutrition.
- Owned pricing strategy execution, contract negotiations, contract design and RFP management for GPO, wholesalers, OEMs, and private label agreements.
- Supported General Manager operations as Chief of Staff by driving execution of strategic divisional priorities across marketing, national accounts, sales contracts, medical affairs, and operations.
Sr. Director of Marketing, US Pharmaceuticals
10 Months- Owned P&L management for $800M US pharmaceutical portfolio spanning differentiated drug delivery platforms, generic injectables, inhaled anesthetics, oncology, and critical care products.
- Directed financial and demand forecasting, new product launch planning, pipeline management, strategic planning, pricing strategy, advertising and promotion, sales training, and customer experience initiatives.
- Assisted go-to-market and operating design for separated U.S. pharmaceutical segment, covering marketing national accounts, salesforce size and structure, incentive compensation governance, trade relations, pricing, and contracting.
- Led marketing organization operations across on-market portfolios, new product launches, communications, and commercial operations for 15+ individuals, including 4 directors.
- Owned launch planning and execution for more than 20 new products, covering first-to-market premix medications, oncology and generic injectable products.
- Directed sales-inventory and S&OP process for division and category forecast accuracy, manufacturing prioritization requirements, and distribution optimization.
Director of Marketing, US Pharmaceuticals
1 Year 10 MonthsAssociate Director, US Pharmaceuticals
1 Year 2 MonthsSr. Manager, Specialty Gernerics & Oncology
1 Year 10 MonthsMarketing Manger, US Hospital Pharmacy
1 Year 10 MonthsAssociate Marketing Manger, US Hospital Pharmacy
7 MonthsSr. Marketing Analyst, US Hospital Pharmacy
1 YearSr. Business Operations Analyst
1 Year 9 MonthsBusiness Operation Analyst
1 YearEducation
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Skills
Contract negotiation
Strategic planning
Salesforce execution
Pricing strategy
New Product Launches
Collaborative leadership
Timeline
Sr. Director, GPO Strategy & Chief of Staff
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Sr. Director of Marketing, US Pharmaceuticals
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
03.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Director of Marketing, US Pharmaceuticals
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
04.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Associate Director, US Pharmaceuticals
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
01.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Sr. Manager, Specialty Gernerics & Oncology
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
02.2020 - 12.2021Read More
Marketing Manger, US Hospital Pharmacy
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
03.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Associate Marketing Manger, US Hospital Pharmacy
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
07.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Sr. Marketing Analyst, US Hospital Pharmacy
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
06.2016 - 06.2017Read More
Sr. Business Operations Analyst
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
08.2014 - 05.2016Read More
Business Operation Analyst
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
07.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Eckerd College
Bachelor of Arts from Business Management
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