Senior Director, Quality - UCAN

Baxter International Inc.•Deerfield, IL

13d•$232,000 - $290,000•Remote

About The Position

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. At Baxter, every quality decision has the potential to impact patients who depend on life-sustaining drug products every day. As Senior Director, Quality Assurance for the UCAN region, you will lead Quality strategy and performance across Baxter’s largest Infusion Therapies & Platforms (ITP) region - focusing primarily on the drug manufacturing plants, helping to ensure the safety, quality, and reliable supply of products that support millions of patients.

Requirements

Over 15 years of significant senior Quality leadership experience within pharmaceutical industry.
Proven success leading Quality strategy, compliance, governance, and performance across complex multi-site operations.
Deep expertise in global quality systems, regulatory requirements, inspection management, and risk mitigation.
Strong ability to influence executive stakeholders and guide high-impact business decisions.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation, remediation, and continuous improvement programs.
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing talent, building inclusive teams, and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
Strong business acumen with experience managing significant budgets, investments, and strategic operating plans.
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year Quality strategy that strengthens compliance, performance, and organizational effectiveness across the UCAN network.
Lead Quality governance and decision-making processes that promote consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across multiple sites.
Partner with senior business, manufacturing, supply chain, and technical leaders to enable growth, operational resilience, and reliable product supply.
Champion inspection readiness and regulatory excellence while building strong, credible relationships with health authorities.
Drive enterprise-wide quality improvement, remediation, and transformation initiatives that deliver sustainable results.
Make risk-based decisions that balance patient safety, product quality, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
Build, coach, and develop high-performing leaders while strengthening succession planning and organizational capability.
Provide executive-level insights, reporting, and recommendations related to quality performance, compliance risks, and strategic priorities.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits