Manager, Human Factors

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

The Manager, Human Factors is responsible for leading the development and implementation of human factors engineering principles to ensure the safety, usability, and effectiveness of Baxter Healthcare products and systems. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Engineering, and Clinical Affairs, to design and develop products that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.

What You'll be doing

• Develop and implement human factors engineering strategies to support the development of safe and effective products
• Lead the human factors team to ensure the delivery of high-quality human factors engineering services
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement organizational human factors goals and objectives
• Conduct human factors assessments and usability testing to identify and mitigate potential risks and usability issues
• Develop and implement human factors design guidelines and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop products that meet human factors engineering requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to human factors engineering, including FDA guidelines and ISO 13485
• Develop and maintain human factors documentation, including user manuals, instructions for use, and labeling
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on human factors engineering principles and best practices
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that human factors engineering principles are integrated into the organization's overall quality management system
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Engineering, and Clinical Affairs, to ensure that human factors engineering principles are integrated into product development
• Communicate human factors engineering findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including product development teams, regulatory agencies, and customers

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in human factors engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of leading human factors engineering teams and developing and implementing human factors strategies
• Strong knowledge of human factors engineering principles, including usability testing, human-centered design, and risk analysis
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with regulatory requirements related to human factors engineering, including FDA guidelines and ISO 13485
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with human factors engineering tools and software, including usability testing and human-centered design tools

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $120,000 to $165,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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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