Quality Leader

Baxter International Inc. • Round Lake, IL

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About The Position

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. Acquiring for future talent opportunities Your Role at Baxter A Quality Leader is responsible for setting the strategic direction, oversight, and continuous improvement of an organization’s quality systems. This role ensures that products, processes, and operations meet all applicable regulatory requirements and company standards. The Quality Leader could have responsibilities in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Compliance, Microbiology, and other related quality functions, promoting a culture of quality, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Laboratory, or related fields.
• Significant people management and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated success leading complex quality systems and supporting audits/inspections.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Quality Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement the overall quality strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of quality professionals, including QA, QC, compliance, and microbiology teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments.
• Quality Assurance Ensure effective deployment and maintenance of quality systems, including document control, change control, CAPA, deviation management, and risk management.
• Oversee quality reviews, product release processes, and quality decision-making to ensure safety, efficacy, and compliance.
• Quality Control & Microbiology Provide oversight for laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, and microbiological programs.
• Ensure proper qualification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and testing methodologies.
• Drive improvements in laboratory performance, data integrity, and technical capability.
• Regulatory & Compliance Ensure site and/or organizational compliance with applicable industry regulations (e.g., GMP, ISO standards) and internal quality standards.
• Serve as a point of contact for audits and inspections; lead preparation, execution, and response activities.
• Monitor regulatory trends and adapt quality systems to meet evolving requirements.
• Operations Support & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, R&D, and other functions to ensure quality is embedded throughout operations.
• Lead quality risk assessments and support root‑cause investigation and corrective/preventive actions.
• Establish and track quality metrics, communicating performance to leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Drive initiatives that improve product quality, reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and strengthen compliance.
• Leverage data analytics, problem-solving tools, and best practices to improve processes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees