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Sr. Corporate Quality Auditor

Req #: JR - 095234 Location Round Lake, Illinois, United States (Remote) Additional locations United States of America - Remote Job Category: Quality Date Posted: 03/16/2023

Overview

This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.

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  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

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  • Detail Oriented
  • Continuous Learner
  • Courageous
  • Collaborative
  • Critical Thinker
  • Influential

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Sr. Corporate Quality Auditor

This is where you save and sustain lives

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. 

Summary:

Responsible for supporting Baxter's Corporate Internal Audit program. Ensure compliance to company policies / regulations and standards globally. Collaborate cross-functionally within Baxter’s functions/businesses. Grow the auditing capability within Quality Assurance, utilizing expertise, knowledge and experience of best-practice methodologies and practices in industry.

What you will be doing!

To succeed in this role, the candidate should have extensive auditing experience within the

drug and medical device competencies. This role can be home-based but will require travel

for audits. Travel may also be required for inspection support

  • Performs Quality Management System (QMS) compliance audits as а team member and/or lead as required
  • Interacts with all levels of internal Management across functions and business units
  • Communicates results of audits and internal control evaluations in reports and presentations
  • Evaluates audit responses for adequacy, including root cause, timeliness as well as utilizes knowledge to facilitate appropriate corrective action
  • Resolves complex issues and escalates concerns through business and Quality Management
  • Serves as а cGMP consultant/subject matter expert and provides researched and supported opinions to complex compliance issues
  • As needed, participates in and/or supports preparation of regulatory agency inspections and/or responses to external observations
  • Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards, while actively advocating and monitoring compliance
  • Actively supports continuous improvement of the audit program and Global Compliance
  • Participates in special projects/investigations as needed
  • Acts as а mentor/coach to guest auditors and new hires

What do you bring!

  • Thorough knowledge of applicable Global regulations and standards
  • Demonstrable multitasking, project management, and execution skills
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Strong courage of conviction, conflict resolution, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Strong technical, analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build relationships across functional boundaries at multiple levels internally /externally
  • Ability to independently make quick, sound decisions with limited data and execute appropriate judgment on when to escalate information
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work independently within defined timelines
  • Working knowledge of quality system software (e.g. Trackwise)
  • Good working knowledge of Windows based applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Science or Engineering preferred)
  • Minimum оf 7+ years оf experience in Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of management experience preferred
  • Past experience as an FDA Inspector preferred
  • Iindependent Certifications desired (e.g. CQA, RAPS)

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. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $112,000 to $216,000, plus an annual incentive bonus and equity target. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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.

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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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

"I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need."

Christelle

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

"I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety."

Lorena

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

"I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission."

Gary

Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Christelle

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

"I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need."

Lorena

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

"I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety."

Gary

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

"I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission."

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