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Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy

Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our 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 sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

Your role:

This role is aligned within the Kidney care Solutions and Containers R&D Team reporting to the Sr. Manager, Solutions and Containers Team in the USA. As part of the Sustaining Product Organization team you will play a key role in defining, organizing, planning and leading global multi-functional projects related to all the modalities of Kidney care (PD, HD and Acute).  You will also work on new product development projects and innovative technologies supporting improving our products, therapies, and patient outcomes.

This position will work on projects mainly associated with Acute kidney care solution and container products and will be responsible for life cycle management.

What you will be doing:

• Define, organize, plan, and execute activities related to product design change and new product registration in compliance with current international/regional/national regulations with the support of senior colleagues and team members
• Provide technical assessment and strategy for product changes related to design, labeling, raw material, manufacturing support, regulatory compliance, quality improvement and new registrations in collaboration with senior scientists
• Propose options and develop action plan for problem-solving, product and process improvement
• Coordinate and ensure follow-up of technical activities in collaboration with customers, partners, and team members, with respect to project dedication, quality procedures, and business needs.
• Work with regulatory standards and quality management systems in the field of medical devices and related areas
• Provide technical support to authorities’ questions in due time with the support of senior colleagues and technical mentors
• Establish, maintain and update technical & design documentation according to Good Documentation Practices
• Participate to multi-functional and international project team for effective collaboration and deliverables
• Ensure good internal and cross-functional communication and regular status update of activities

What you will bring:

• Ph.D in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Biomedical Engineering (Entry level), Masters in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Biomedical Engineering (Entry Level), or Bachelor's degree in the above fields with relevant 3+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge of international/regional/national drug and medical device regulations and standards (e.g., USP and ISO)
• Strong data analysis and analytical skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably.

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 $72,000-90,000 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 upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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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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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