Manager, Systems Verification & Validation (Hybrid)

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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Manager, Systems Verification & Validation at Baxter, your work directly contributes to making a significant impact on others.

Its challenging work and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results! Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives.

We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others. When you join Baxter in this role, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly.

Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure!

Your Team

In our Infusion Therapies & Technologies division you will be responsible for leading a team that aligns with the organization's vision and strategic plan.

As the Manager, Systems Verification & Validation, you will be leading a team of engineers and technicians to support Infusion Systems R&D.

Your team will develop robust testing to predict real world performance for products in new product development and for on-market product changes.

You will lead test strategy, planning and execution for testing of complex electro-mechanical and software devices, manage lab operations, and provide direction to technical staff.

You will utilize solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within the boundaries of quality, time, and budget.

What you'll be doing

Manage, identify, hire, mentor, coach and recognize technical staff, manage career aspirations and performance evaluation of team members;

the team may include senior level engineers and technicians.

• Effectively communicate and realize vision and strategy for the Verification and Validation organization that aligns with the business and product needs.
• Ability to lead engineers in the group ensuring clear accountability and operational excellence. Ensure effective performance management.
• Ensures that succession planning and talent pipeline is in place for technical and functional leadership for the assigned function.
• Collaborate across multiple locations to leverage talent and processes effectively.
• Review and approve technical feasibility of test methods and analysis of technologies that incorporate own area of expertise as well as multiple disciplines.
• Work effectively with cross functional teams including quality, program management, manufacturing, regulatory, medical and clinical.
• Collaborate in establishing processes for effective resource management from planning through execution in close collaboration with program management.
• Foster an environment where mentoring, coaching, career growth and progression, and employee development are critical focus areas.
• Build Innovation culture within the team & across the organization.
• Actively communicate and advocate team’s capabilities and accomplishments.
• Responsible for development of state-of-the-art industry expertise and technical competencies as well as effective deployment throughout a multi-site organization.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's in engineering or related discipline with 7+ years of experience.
• Must possess knowledge of related disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, software).
• Good knowledge and experience in tools for troubleshooting & Root cause analysis.
• Medical device, diagnostics, laboratory testing experience or testing of similar products are preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines, purchasing practices and process validation.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience. Ability to influence outside of immediate scope of responsibility.
• Understanding of and adherence to FDA, ISO and IEC design control procedures, regulations, and standards.

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.

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