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.

Overview:

Join our team as the Leader of Data & Analytics and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role will be responsible for developing the company’s Data & Analytics strategy, identifying areas of opportunity, and defining/improving our approach to delivery.  This role requires expertise in Data Architecture, Analytics, AI, ML, Master Data Management and Governance.  Support citizen developer initiatives, ensure effective project delivery, and nurture a culture of innovation.  Key traits include the following:

• Innovative Thinking: Encourage creativity and out-of-the-box solutions.
• Curiosity: Foster continuous learning and exploration.
• Adaptability: Embrace change and new ideas.
• Risk-Taking: See calculated risks as growth opportunities.
• Collaborative Spirit: Champion teamwork and diverse perspectives.

We are looking for an individual with a proven record of delivering data-driven insights to address complex business problems. In this role, you will have the opportunity for significant impact on our team, company, and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the portfolio of data-related products and services.
• Own the strategic planning and technical roadmap.
• Establish clear accountability, operational excellence and leadership for resource staffing and project execution.
• Develop a data-driven culture in the organization with focus on design and architectural thinking to drive data quality and reliability goals.
• Embrace and embed agile ways of working in support of a learn-fast culture and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative work environment with strong working relationships across the organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, data privacy, and security requirements to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Demonstrate and apply business knowledge in helping to identify solutions to align to the required outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights.

Key Experiences & Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field such as technology, economics, computer science, data management, or statistics.  Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of development experience with at least 5 years in functional management and people leadership roles in the data and analytics domain.
• Experience working with business leadership in driving and defining functional and analytical data requirements for end-to-end solutioning as well as driving an implementation team through Agile methods.
• Significant experience in leading teams in data and analytics programs with experience in native digital technologies (cloud, big data, predictive and large language models).
• Acts as a change agent.
• Able to effectively challenge and influence peers and teams, leading them through difficult or uncertain situations.
• Significant experience working in a global matrix environment.
• Strong team building and talent management skills.
• Ability to motivate team members to achieve goals.
• Must be a strategic, innovative problem solver, and have strong influencing and communication skills.
• Understanding of global regulatory, privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong knowledge of business process flow and/or entity relationship modeling.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other technology teams as well as business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information, interact with, and respond to questions from managers, employees, customers, and vendors.
• Experience with data visualization tools and technologies, such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with cloud-based data and analytics platforms, such as AWS or Azure.

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 $184,000 - $276,000 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, commission, 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.

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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