Principal Polymer Engineer

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.

As a Principal Engineer at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will play a crucial role in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare solutions. This position offers an outstanding chance to lead and innovate in a collaborative and dynamic setting. You will be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and development, spearheading initiatives that greatly influence patient care. If you are driven, ambitious, and eager to tackle fresh challenges, this role is ideal for you.

As a Principal Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

Our Research and Development team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

• Take on the role of Product Design Owner (PDO) delegate at the plant, providing technical expertise for projects in development and lifecycle management activities within the Kidney Care Solutions Team.
• Act as an R&D Liaison for supporting Mt. Home Plant, cross-functions, and R&D sites globally.
• Coordinate, organize, plan, and complete sustaining activities while ensuring compliance with current QA, environmental regulations, and standards.
• Provide technical leadership, take ownership of change controls, and guide PI Leads within your product family to accomplish tasks in line with plans, achievements, and business needs.
• Support audit-related initiatives for the site and enforce good documentation practices.
• Review and approve Design Control documentation for projects in development and sustaining activities.
• Work with Product Design Owner to establish and maintain technical specifications for product appearance, characteristics, and functions.
• Coordinate, plan, and track the implementation of product changes, supplier changes, and labeling tasks associated with life cycle management projects.
• Support worldwide product registration and launch following international, regional, and national regulations; provide technical support to authorities' questions.
• Participate in products, process, and cost improvements related to life cycle management projects.
• Provide resource estimation and forecasting.
• Encourage strong internal and multi-functional communication, ensuring regular updates on project status.

• A minimum of 5 years of diverse industrial experience with a Master's degree or equivalent experience, and about 3 years post-Bachelor's in the given technical domains of interest.
• An agile approach and a proven track record of achieving results within budget, timeline, and product/project work.
• A sound understanding of ICH, FDA, relevant cGxPs, ISO, and quality systems associated with pharmaceutical and medical devices' development.
• An understanding of the implications of raw material change in pharmaceutical and medical devices industries (product impact, process impact, regulatory implications, end user, sterilization, etc.).
• Adequate orientation towards Renal therapies and products over time.
• Good knowledge of Design Control documentation and medical writing.
• Strong knowledge of international, regional, and national regulations and standards for drugs and medical devices.
• Demonstrated strong project management and people leadership skills.
• Experience with Statistics and Six Sigma tools.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably.
• Solid digital literacy, including email, documentation, and collaboration tools such as WebEx, Teams, and Microsoft Office products.

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 $104,000 to $143,000 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.

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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