Senior Corporate Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

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’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s 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— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Ethics and Compliance Professional to serve as the business partner for one of our Global Business Segments. In this role, you will provide proactive guidance and counseling to colleagues across the business segment to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

#Thisiswhere your compliance expertise meets business needs!

What you’ll be doing

• Provide proactive guidance and counseling to colleagues across the business segment on ethics and compliance matters, including laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures that align with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide training and education to colleagues on ethics and compliance matters, including anti-corruption, data privacy, and industry codes of conduct.
• Collaborate with Legal and other team members to ensure that the company's policies and procedures are current and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Serve as a SME for ethics and compliance matters, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry, and provide recommendations for how the company can remain compliant.
• Conduct risk assessments and due diligence to identify potential compliance risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Monitor and report on compliance issues and trends and provide recommendations for improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Law Degree from a recognized institution
• Proven experience in ethics and compliance, with a focus on the healthcare industry.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare company.
• In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry, including U.S. Fraud and Abuse laws, such as the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive compliance initiatives and promote a culture of ethics and compliance.
• Experience with compliance risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of international compliance regulations and standards.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary rangeof $216,000 to $324,000 andalso includes an annual incentive bonus and equity target The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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