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QA Compliance lead - Global Auditor

Req #: JR - 128951 Location: Deerfield, Illinois, United States Job Category: Quality Date posted: 04/19/2024

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This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.

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QA Compliance lead - Global Auditor

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

We are looking for a Compliance Manager responsible for supporting Baxter's Kidney Care Segment Internal Audit and Compliance Strategy program:

Ensure compliance to company policies / regulations and standards globally. Collaborate cross-functionally within Baxter's Kidney Care Segment functions/businesses. Grow the auditing capability within Quality Assurance, utilizing expertise, knowledge and experience of best-practice methodologies and practices in industry.

What you'll be doing:

To succeed in this role, the candidate should have extensive auditing and/ or compliance leading experience drug and/or medical device proficiencies. This role will require travel for audits. Travel may also be required for inspection support and compliance visits

  • Performs Quality Management System (QMS) compliance audits as а team member and/or lead as required
  • Interacts with all levels of internal Management across functions and business units
  • Communicates results of audits and internal control evaluations in reports and presentations
  • Evaluates audit responses for adequacy, including root cause, timeliness as well as utilizes knowledge to facilitate appropriate corrective action
  • Resolves complex issues and escalates concerns through business and Quality Management
  • Serves as а cGMP consultant/subject matter expert and provides researched and supported opinions to complex compliance issues
  • As needed, participates in and/or supports preparation of regulatory agency inspections and/or responses to external observations
  • Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards, while actively advocating and supervising compliance
  • Actively supports continuous improvement of the audit program and Compliance strategy
  • Participates in special projects/investigations as needed
  • Lead compliance activities such as best practice sharing, leading QA councils for manufacturing plants and other quality improvement initiatives
  • Lead or participate in Audit Program Management and audit risk calculation strategy
  • Lead or participate in Site Risk Program management and drive improvements 
  • Acts as а mentor/coach to guest auditors and new hires

What you'll bring:

  • Detailed knowledge of applicable Global regulations and standards
  • Minimum 5 years experience in auditing or Site Quality Leading experience in drugs or medical device company
  • Proven multitasking, project management, and execution skills
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Strong courage of conviction, conflict resolution, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Strong technical, analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build relationships across functional boundaries at multiple levels internally /externally
  • Ability to independently make quick, sound decisions with limited data and execute appropriate judgment on when to escalate information
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work independently within defined timelines
  • Proven understanding of quality system software (e.g. Trackwise)
  • Good proven understanding of Windows based applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $128,000 to $176,000 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, 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.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need.

Christelle

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety.

Lorena

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission.

Gary

Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Christelle

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need.

Lorena

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety.

Gary

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission.

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