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, 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 the mediocre. Each of us are 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.

Summary

Provides functional leadership on key high value projects for the Renal business. Create and manage a department vision that aligns with the organization's vision or strategic plan.  Based on significant technical expertise, reviews and approves complex design concepts and provides general direction to technical staff. Assures that quality is built into the design during new product development. Proactively monitors the program and develops strategies to mitigate risks. Provides oversight for various projects and core team initiatives to ensure on-time delivery of the program. Report out on the progress on a routine cadence to senior management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Systems Manager will lead a team of Systems engineers in the development of new and exciting product for Renal business
• As a functional leader, responsible for recruitment, team/talent development, skill set improvement, coaching & performance management
• Leadership and management of Systems development activities from detailed requirements development through test and certification. Owns product life-cycle
• Leads change through creative solutions adapting to the new product development methods and technologies
• May oversee development work being performed by our trusted third party partners or subcontract labor
• Ensures compliance to development processes and standard work requirements.
• May serve as primary engineering focal point to our valued customers
• Identifying the necessary staff, facilities and equipment needed for successful execution of projects
• Must bring excitement and passion to this role and expect the same of the team.
• Accountable for the planning, execution, prioritization & quality of deliverables ensuring the product is meets the customer requirements & safety/ regulatory/ quality needs at a committed timeline
• Adheres to Baxter Quality Management system & supports the quality audits
• Collaborates across multiple locations to leverage talent and processes effectively
• Actively communicates and advocates team’s capabilities and accomplishments
• Responsible for development of state-of-the-art industry expertise and technical competencies as well as effective deployment throughout a multi-site organization
• Develops and maintains an effective and collaborative working relationship with internal and external development partners across all levels and diverse cultures

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated success in managing high performance teams
• Demonstrated facilitation and negotiation skills in driving closure on product/program-related decisions/issues
• In depth knowledge of the regulatory environment for Design, Develop and Manufacture of Medical products
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Success in working with multifunctional, global teams
• Excellent interpersonal/communication/influencing skills required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Management or related field, in the medical products, Water and/or similar regulated industries
• Familiarity with ISO, FDA and other regulatory standards
• A demonstrated track record in electromechanical system development, preferably medical devices or other highly regulated products such as military hardware
• Have a proven track record of functional management/leadership effectiveness in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables

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