Engineering Specialist- IV Solutions

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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.

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The Engineering Specialist Role is designed to oversee Baxter Healthcare’s IV Solutions and Containers Platform's Pre-Product Development (Pre-PD) pipeline. This leadership position is responsible for promoting strategic growth and innovation, enhancing patient outcomes, and delivering substantial value. The Pre-PD process will nurture a diverse pipeline of exploratory projects with significant growth potential, thus strengthening Baxter's leadership position in the industry. To achieve this, the Engineering Specialist will conduct comprehensive competitive benchmarking, lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with external partners, and drive innovation.

What You'll Do

• Cultivate and foster a varied pipeline of innovative projects for Baxter’s IV Solutions and Containers Platform, capable of driving substantial growth
• Carry out detailed competitive benchmarking and characterization testing, with a concentration on discovering opportunities for improvement and distinctiveness
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement research and pre-product development strategies that foster growth and innovation
• Collaborate with external partners to stay updated on technology trends and developments, and find chances for strategic partnerships
• Offer strategic direction and mentorship to the R&D team, emphasizing growth and innovation, while positioning Baxter as an industry frontrunner.
• Collaborate closely with the New Product Development, Marketing, and Business Development teams
• Develop, effectively communicate, and deploy the strategy for the team that aligns with the overall strategic plan
• Work together with cross-functional teams to guarantee synchronization of technology and product roadmaps with Baxter’s strategic plan
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external collaborators, including regulatory bodies
• Foster a collaborative work environment with strong working relationships within and across teams, functions, and with strategic external partners
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development
• Ensure the team is passionate about driving growth and innovation, emphasizing results that bring value and position Baxter as an industry leader.

What You’ll Bring

• BS or equivalent experience in relevant engineering field, MS is preferred.
• 10-12 years’ experience in new product development, showcasing a track record of spearheading innovation and introducing new products to the market
• Proficient in competitive benchmarking and characterization testing, with an emphasis on spotting opportunities for improvement and differentiation
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, adept at working well with diverse teams to achieve results
• Strategic, critical thinker, innovative problem solver
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong approach to innovation, able to spot chances for improvement and lead the advancement and integration of new technologies, features, and capabilities
• Strong knowledge management skills, with the ability to capture, document, and share findings effectively across the organization
• Sound knowledge of technology acquisition, licensing, and business development strategies and their contribution to stimulating innovation and bringing value to the business

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $144,000-$198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on 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.

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.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include 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 options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as 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 include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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