Sr. Research Scientist

About the role

As the Sr Research Scientist, you will act as the Product Design Owner (PDO) for Baxter’s Galaxy Products. You will execute strategies to assure product, patient safety, and efficacy through the application of pre-clinical science and safety assessment. Apply scientific expertise to solve challenging technical problems, focus on process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives. Conduct research or design strategies to achieve the technical vision for new or improved products, processes, or methods, or to prove new theories, applying a solid understanding of theories and practices, including those from disciplines outside your primary area of expertise. Provide assistance and interpretation of project results to team members and other business unit personnel. Studies, designs, and recommendations reflect impact by and to diverse disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the R&D point of contact for Galaxy products.
• Manage SNCc and own change controls for product design-related changes.
• Provide technical and strategic input to project teams, ensuring compliance with Baxter and external standards while driving business objectives.
• Plan and manage complex projects, prioritizing workloads and meeting major organizational objectives in collaboration with senior management.
• Assess technical and scientific information, identify deficiencies, and design innovative solutions to mitigate risks.
• Participate in standards organizations and regulatory committees to influence emerging regulations based on sound scientific principles.
• Work closely with Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Environmental Health and Safety teams to support various projects and initiatives.
• Establish and nurture professional networks both internally and externally, participating in global task forces and committees to exchange technical information.

Requirements

• BS with at least 10+ years, MS with at least 7-12 years, or PhD with at least 5 years of experience is required.
• GMP experience required.
• Research lab experience includes research in GMP/QSR environment and cross-functional teamwork.
• Good understanding of formulation, analytical, process, and lifecycle management of IV solution products.
• Direct experience working with regulatory bodies such as the US-FDA, EU Notified Bodies, and other national or international reviewers.
• Experience in a cGMP and/or R&D environment, with a solid understanding of project management principles.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Schedule

Baxter supports flexibility in the workplace through a flexible workplace policy that includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 to $209,000 annually. The estimated range reflects an anticipated salary range for the position. Individual pay is based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid time-off benefits including paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits including commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.