Your Role at Baxter
This is where your creativity addresses challenges
As Director of Design Quality, you will ensure the highest quality design and development of Infusion Systems products including infusion pumps, sets, and health software.
You are creative, detailed, and a heads-down do-er. You embrace a challenge and truly apply the collaborative powers of your team to produce great results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next.
Your Team at BaxterWithin Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it will touch a portion of our global operation.
The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.
What you'll be doingLead a team of Design Quality professionals who are responsible for product development, lifecycle management activities, and post-market monitoring.
Develop and implement comprehensive design quality strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Set and lead priorities within the team based on these strategies and business needs.
Establish and maintain design quality and key performance indicators, conducting regular reviews and analyses to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert on design quality matters, providing expertise and support to cross-functional teams and external partners.
Partner with Quality System element stewards to develop, maintain, and improve the Quality System in relevant areas.
Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes, and incorporate relevant insights into strategies and initiatives.
Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and standards committees, sharing knowledge to the advancement of the medical device industry.
What you'll bringBachelor's in engineering, science, or related field required; Advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or a related product development function, 7+ years of managerial experience.
Detailed understanding of the medical device, biologics, and combination product development cycle, knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Significant breadth and depth in quality decision-making, risk management, and quality engineering.
Conflict resolution skills including persuasive management techniques required.
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 $176,000 - $242,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes arequired minimum number of daysa week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements.At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:
