Quality Strategy and Business Operations (MPT) – Relationship Management

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. 

What is your role at Baxter?    

This role will manage the Quality relationship between Baxter and divestiture including the associated governance mechanisms to achieve the organization's strategic vision.

What you will be doing:

• Owner of the Master Quality Agreement 
•  First point of contact for Quality related topics
• Partner with TSA owning teams to establish strategy for TSA closure
•  Supervise all Quality activities associated with the relationship ensuring completion of all adherences made relative to quality and the required business metrics.
• Change management
• Proposes strategic mentorship that will enhance business value and drive performance improvement related to financial and operational goals. 
• Responsible for the development and implementation of new processes, procedures, and/or systems to improve interpersonal efficiencies and cost controls. 
• Communicate sophisticated topics to partners through effective storytelling and content creation at times with deadlines 
• Manage other ad hoc special projects as they arise such as mergers and acquisitions along with integration.
• Participate in and deploy project and program management tools, templates, best practices and participate in the Quality PM Community of Practice 
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations (ie executive reporting) to internal and external audiences. Adjusts presentation style and content to suit the audience.

What do you bring

• BS in business administration, finance, communications, or a similar degree
• Proficient in Project Management methodologies and tools
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, R&D or related field in the medical products industry
• Minimum 3 years experience in developing and managing budgets, doing financial projections, and tracking and assessing program costs.
• Proven track record of successfully managing strategic partnerships and teamworks within the quality, manufacturing, or medical products industry
• Ability to lead major global programs delivering agreed upon scope on time and on budget. Experience leading sophisticated technical projects with aggressive schedules
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or Project Management Professional (PIM) certification a plus
• Scrum Master Certification a plus  

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 $159,000- $209,000 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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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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