E&L Senior SME

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

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If you have a passion for research and a drive to make a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Baxter Healthcare Corporation is seeking an E&L SME to join our world-class team in Plymouth. As an E&L SME, you will play a crucial role in conducting research and ensuring the flawless execution of our projects. Join us in our ambitious mission to deliver innovative healthcare solutions that positively impact lives around the globe.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct research studies to determine the impact of extractables and leachables (E&L) on our products

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and conduct experiments

• Analyze and interpret data to identify potential risks and provide recommendations

• Develop and validate analytical methods to assess E&L in various materials

• Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and industry trends related to E&L

• Create and present reports to internal team members and regulatory agencies

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and recommended approaches in E&L testing

• Continuously improve processes by finding ways to optimize them.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (Analytical or Organic chemistry preferred) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or MS with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience or PhD with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• Hands-on Experience and demonstrated expertise in E&L testing (from wet chemistry sample preparation to Mass spectroscopy using GC and LC methods)

• Study director experience in leading E&L studies, working in cross-functional teams and on-time, on-budget-project execution is preferred.

• Applying risk management methods and tools as part of R&D preferred

• Understanding regulatory expectations and writing cohesive and concise E&L reports for submission to the health authorities

• Performing change control in a GMP environment preferred.

• Ability to work as a problem solver who can use a methodical approach to develop solutions, perform root cause analysis, make and implement recommendations

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 to $130,000 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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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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