Principal Engineer

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.

Your Role at Baxter:

Baxter’s Global Quality Operations and Strategy Organization manages global initiatives within the Process and Production Element. Employee must apply a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise toward the development of new or enhanced products or processes.  Employee must have skills in planning, executing, and functionally directing important engineering assignments, which require independent judgement.  This position will be a member of the future Kidney Co’s Quality Organization.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for reviewing project deliverables for consistency between products, determining with the help of other members of team, the structure of projects, implementing that project, and assisting teams in sustaining the output of projects.

• This position may also assist in the creation of deliverables and mechanisms for utilizing deliverables in the complaint, NCR/CAPA, FA, FAR, and trending processes.

• With minimal guidance, schedules and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or defined piece of a larger project. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups.

• Must participate in and contribute to medium to large size projects, own assigned tasks, produce detailed requirements and analysis documents for assigned tasks. Partner with other support groups and manufacturing teams to complete work. 

• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Facilitate cross-functional workshops.

• Assisting/leading training for systems.

• Assist in the identification and development of process improvement projects

• Must have strong project management and organizational skills

• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

• Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.

What you'll bring:

• B.S. in Engineering or Science Degree

• 5 - 8 years of Quality Assurance or Pharmaceutical Industry or Medical Device experience

• Experience working with and facilitating multifunctional, global teams including diversified cross functional team across clinical, plant and design center locations

• Display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by disciplines outside primary area of expertise

• In depth knowledge of the regulatory environment for manufacture of medical products.

• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications

• Ability to convince management on courses of action with minimal assistance

• General experience with the creation and documentation of deliverables

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with logical thought process

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal/communication/influencing/negotiation skills and Leadership skills

• Self-motivated and work well without direct supervision

• Ability to quickly learn and understand applications

Nice to have:

• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification desired

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 $104,000 - $130,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than 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.

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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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