Director Systems Engineering, infusion systems, medical fluid management (On-Site Round Lake, IL – RELOCATION Assistance Considered)

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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter:

As the Director Systems Engineering, Infusion Systems, you will lead the development and delivery of Baxter Healthcare's Infusions Systems, championing the voice of the customer and driving innovation, while ensuring safety and efficiency.  In this critical, new role you will lead all aspects of the entire product lifecycle from requirements definition to verification, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and innovation.  

What You’ll Be Doing:

•          Lead and develop global systems engineering teams based in Round Lake, IL and Bangalore, India, and Medina, NY

•          Create, effectively communicate and deploy the strategy for the team that aligns with the overall systems organization strategic plan

•          Own capturing system use environments, workflows, user needs and use cases across all infusion systems platforms

•          Lead systems design validation across all platforms

•          Drive creation and verification of comprehensive system requirements for new and existing infusion systems pumps, administration sets, elastomerics and accessories, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and aligned with user needs and business objectives

•          Collaborate to ensure alignment and traceability of requirements throughout the product development process

•          Implement and maintain a robust systems risk management framework to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks

•          Lead resource demand planning, allocation, and actuals

•          Recruit, mentor, and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

•          Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and standards

•          Ensure robust verification and validation processes are in place to guarantee product quality and compliance with medical device regulations

•          Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to ensure product compliance and market readiness

•          Contribute to innovation by identifying opportunities to improve the infusion system

•          Ensure that new learnings from one platform are considered and applied correctly across the entire infusion system platform

•          Oversee the generation of all systems deliverables, including system requirements, design documents, test plans, and user documentation

•          Advance verification capabilities, lab, and automation, ensuring they meet the defined requirements and are of high quality

•          Provide leadership for resource staffing and project execution for the team with proactive management of technical and project risk to ensure delivery of business commitments

•          Identify and manage product development risks related to system development, regulatory non-compliance, and project delays

•          Represent the systems engineering team in meetings, presentations, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders

•          Foster a collaborative work environment with strong working relationships within and across teams, functions, and with strategic external partners

•          Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities

•          Make adjustments and assign resources as necessary to ensure the QMS is adequately implemented and monitored

•          Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encourage the adoption of new tools and methodologies, and promote best practices to improve the quality of product and efficiency of development processes

Your Team:

As the Director, Systems Engineering will report to the Sr Director, Infusion Systems Platform Leader and lead a team of over 60 employees based globally.

Your Location:

The role is located at our R&D facility in the greater Chicago, IL area northern suburb of Round Lake.  Relocation assistance will be considered. 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. 

What You’ll Bring:

•          Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field

•          Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on medical fluid management devices (electromechanical pumps) in the medical device industry

•          Demonstrated experience leading, developing and managing engineering teams in a highly regulated environment

•          Strong technical skills, with a deep understanding of systems engineering principles and practices

•          Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

•          Critical thinker, strong problem-solver, analytical

•          Proactive approach to project management, able to address potential risks and issues before they become critical

•          Organized, able to prioritize tasks effectively

•          Passionate about ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, and committed to delivering high-quality products that meet user needs

•          Customer focus, with a deep understanding of user needs and preferences, and a commitment to designing and developing products that meet these needs

•          Innovative, able to find opportunities for improvement and drive the development and implementation of new technologies, features, and capabilities

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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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $184,000 - $253,000 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, 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.

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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