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Quality Manager, R&D

Req # JR - 189611 Location Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium Job Category Quality Date posted 10/16/2025
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Overview

This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Quality team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Detail Oriented
  • Continuous Learner
  • Courageous
  • Collaborative
  • Critical Thinker
  • Influential

Quality Manager, R&D

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This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Join Baxter and Help Us Save and Sustain Lives

At Baxter, we are united by a mission to improve patient outcomes through innovative healthcare solutions. Our R&D site in Braine-l’Alleud is at the heart of developing therapeutic products and medical devices that make a real difference. We are currently seeking a Quality Manager to lead our Product Quality System team and ensure excellence in compliance, product development, and continuous improvement.

Your Impact:

As Quality Manager, you will:

  • Act as Site Quality Head and Quality Management Representative for Baxter R&D Europe.
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Quality System, ensuring compliance with global regulations (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ICH, 21 CFR, MDR, MDSAP).
  • Provide quality leadership for new product development and lifecycle management projects.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Risk Management, Design & Development, and Quality by Design (QbD).
  • Oversee laboratory operations, change control, CAPA/NCR processes, and audit readiness.
  • Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, internal audits, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing Quality team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

What You’ll Bring

  • A degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences with 8+ years of experience in Quality roles.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical device regulations, including GMP, ISO standards, and FDA/EMEA requirements.
  • Experience in project management, risk analysis, and quality systems development.
  • Fluent both in English and French.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Minitab, TrackWise, TcU, and Microsoft Office.
  • Certification in CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.

Why Baxter?

At Baxter, we are united by a shared purpose: to save and sustain lives. Joining our R&D team in Braine-l’Alleud means becoming part of a global organization that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of life-changing therapies and medical technologies. We foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, offering opportunities for career growth, recognition, and meaningful impact. At Baxter, your work matters — every day, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

“I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need.”

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

“I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety.”

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

“I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission.”

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