Lead Systems Designer

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead System Designer to join our team at Baxter Healthcare, working on cutting-edge digital products in the category of Software as Medical Devices (SaMD). The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and implement innovative solutions that are safe, effective, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

1.    Lead the design and development of digital products as medical devices (SaMD) and/or non medical software, from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring adherence to design standards, user needs, and regulatory requirements.
2.    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to create system architecture, user interface designs, and technical specifications.
3.    Conduct research on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
4.    Contribute to the development of design guidelines, patterns, and standards to maintain consistency across digital products.
5.    Ensure that design decisions are informed by user research, usability testing, and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
6.    Review and provide feedback on the work of junior designers, mentoring and coaching them to improve their skills and contribute to project success.
7.    Collaborate with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure that designs are compliant with applicable regulations and standards, such as FDA, IEC, and ISO.
8.    Stay updated on changes to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to ensure that designs remain compliant and up-to-date.

Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2.    Minimum of 8 years of experience in system design, with a focus on digital products as medical devices (SaMD) or non-medical Software.
3.    Proven track record of leading successful system design projects from concept to implementation.
4.    Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, human-computer interaction, and accessibility.
5.    Expertise in user interface design, user experience design, and interaction design.
6.    Knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
7.    Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
9.    Strong Experience in quality management systems covering regulatory requirements for software as medical devices, such as FDA, IEC, and ISO.
10.    Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate design ideas, concepts, and decisions.
11.    Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
12.    Passion for creating innovative, user-friendly, and safe digital products that make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Baxter Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio showcasing examples of your system design work.

Baxter Healthcare is a leading global medical products company that develops, manufactures, and markets products for people with hemophilia, immune disorders, cancer, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a Fortune 500 company, we are dedicated to saving and sustaining lives through our innovative and high-quality products. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of patients around the world

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