Associate Director, IT FLC

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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

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The role of the Associate Director, IT, Front-Line Care (FLC) is to provide technology strategies and leadership to the business and ensure alignment with business/IT strategy. This role works with various levels of business leadership to shape the digital strategy and value proposition of the company, while engaging in major initiatives that drive business growth and advocating how new technologies can improve the company´s speed, agility, productivity, and innovation advantage.

This position is responsible for IT Business Relationship Management (BRM) by partnering with the Front-Line Care business division to enable their strategic objectives and business needs through technology.  Front-Line Care (FLC) is a key business division within Baxter. FLC has a strong product portfolio that provides connected monitoring, intelligent diagnostic and respiratory health solutions including a full range of vital signs, diagnostic cardiology, vision care, physical assessment devices. Baxter’s FLC business division has a very eclectic product portfolio with over $1.1 B business globally and is expected to play a major role in Baxter’s growth over the coming years, with significant new product launches planned in the next 3 years.

This role will be based in the US with hybrid work schedule and 3 days in the office in one of the preferred locations (Skaneateles, NY or Deerfield, IL).

What you'll be doing

• Accountable for all aspects of IT services either provided and handled within the IT segment team or provided from any other group within the entire IT organization.

• Develop and drive IT strategies to align with a high impact business agenda supporting the business segment, including the integration points between this function and other functional IT partners.

• Collaborate with vendors, industry consultants and senior company management to define information needs, develop cases and priorities, sustain service levels, and proactively leading business demands.

• Be a trusted advisor to help the business to construct relevant business cases for vital investments and the required change management activities that the business will be required to perform for success.

• Understand and anticipate the direction of the business segment, find opportunities based on capability needs and make recommendations to support the desired future state outcome.

• Initiate and maintain a Function/Business Area capabilities roadmap by keeping current with the technological advancements and digital innovations within the subject matter area.

• Become a leader with vision by introducing different ways that technology can improve value in our pursuit operational improvements and revenue growth.Handle partner concerns process accordingly when delivery of services falls outside of the SLA.

• Proven experience and understanding of the complete SDLC process including compliance, privacy and security aspects

What you'll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field such as technology, economics, computer science, data management, communication, marketing or statistics.

• 10+ years’ experience working with business leadership in creating measured value of IT investment.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial technologies supporting capabilities such as marketing enablement, sales enablement, contracting, customer experience, etc.

• 5+ years of experience in life sciences.

• 5+ years of experience in building business cases (costs, benefits, assumptions).

• Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®) accreditation, PMP or MBA is preferred.

• Prior experience working in a highly matrixed, large organization preferred.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a 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.

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 - $252,000 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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: Benefits | Baxter

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