Manager, Quality Assurance,

About the Role

At Baxter, we believe every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will drive day-to-day Quality Operations, ensuring cGMP compliance and inspection readiness. Your work will directly impact our mission to save and sustain lives through efficient, effective, and accountable operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve Quality Processes to assure compliance with regulations, corporate and local procedures, and specifications.
• Serve as Quality Representative in manufacturing areas.
• Manage batch review and release activities.
• Interface with regulators during inspections and audits.
• Identify, manage, and drive continuous improvement and MIP projects for quality, reliability, and cost improvements.
• Ensure adherence to budget.
• Support change control activities for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee, initiate, investigate, and approve non-conformance report activities.
• Promote a zero-harm workplace and ensure EHS practices are followed.
• Ensure adherence to specifications and procedures for product quality.
• Interact with all levels of internal management and cross-functional teams.
• Manage coaching, training, development, and succession plans for the team.

Requirements

• BS in science or engineering preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field, including 1-2 years of supervisory experience in Medical Device or Pharma Industry.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable procedures, specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success managing mid to large teams.
• Ability to manage in a matrix environment and interact globally across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Solid understanding of applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Comfortable gowning into an ISO 7/ISO 8 manufacturing environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (Sponsorship not available at this time).

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 - $154,000 annually. Individual pay is based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays and 20–35 days of paid time off based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence, including paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.