Job Description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You\xe2\x80\x99ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter\xe2\x80\x99s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives\xe2\x80\x94 where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives

The research we do and the products we support improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Senior Manager, Research at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It\'s challenging work\xe2\x80\x94and you\'re not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results.

Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others\' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

Your Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a critical role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to support the lifecycle of products that enhance patient care.

We courage teamwork and collaboration and prioritize building relationships with each other. It\'s easy to do because we all share common traits of reliability, ethics, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable.

What you\'ll be doing:

As a Senior Research Manager you will lead a cross functional team of engineers and scientists within the Research and Development organization that is focused on value improvement projects. The position requires a leader with a diverse R&D background, specifically with experience working with functions such as Sterility Assurance, Stability, Materials Science and Extractables and Leachables. You will also represent the business during workshops focused on defining opportunities for product and process enhancements.

• Based on significant and diverse technical expertise, review and approve complex design concepts to meet regional requirements, providing general direction to technical staff.
• Reviewing and approving detailed testing protocols, reports and regulatory dossiers from technical disciplines such as Sterility Assurance, Stability, Materials Science and Extractables and Leachables.
• Managing relationships with multiple internal and external laboratories.
• Defining and communicating criteria by which the team and individual success will be measured. Providing constructive feedback and recognition. Successfully coaching and motivating others for outstanding performance.
• Developing effective project milestones, schedules and budgets, including capital. Identifying and resolving issues that may jeopardize project schedules or improve project timelines.
• Seeking regular input and feedback from customers and taking appropriate action.
• Proactively prioritizing and balancing utilization of resources allocated to projects; identifying opportunities to cross-train, back-fill.
• Utilizing solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget.
• Understanding and effectively communicating to team members about the market niche, competitive forces influencing the project, and how the project fits into the function\'s strategic focus/plan. Ensuring that team objectives align with key corporate strategic programs.
• Influencing internally and externally and interacting with regulatory agencies as required.
• Creating an environment for fostering innovation and process enhancements.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of scientific literature and regulatory feedback to anticipate and evolve testing strategies.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor\'s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with 13+ years, masters with 10 + years or PhD with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in R&D for pharmaceutical packaging, medical device and/or combination products.
• Previous experience with leading cross functional R&D teams.
• Driven to deliver project milestones on time.
• Detailed and disciplined in planning and execution.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, independently and through others.
• Exceptional interpersonal and team communication skills. Able to engage varied audiences.
• Comfort with engaging with regulatory authorities and external industry leaders.
• Experienced in regulated laboratory operations having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance and is able to provide expert insights into such regulations so as to facilitate efficient product registration and/or is an active participant in the generation, review, adoption and interpretation of such regulations.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $112,000 to $216,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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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