Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist

Baxter International Inc. • Round Lake, IL

19d • $144,000 - $198,000

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. Innovate. Inspire. Impact. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of healthcare? We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist to lead in ensuring product compliance and patient safety through cutting-edge toxicology strategies. In this pivotal role, you will define, create, and execute non-clinical safety and efficacy assessments that are essential for the development of groundbreaking medical devices as per ISO 10993 series of standards and pharmaceutical packaging systems as per US pharmacopeia and other ministries of health as required. Your Role at Baxter As a Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist, you will be at the forefront of our product development lifecycle, applying your expertise in pre-clinical science and toxicological principles to support new product development (NPD), sustain product organization (SPO), and drive manufacturing improvement projects (MIP). You will serve as the primary point of contact for Pre-Clinical Toxicology within your assigned Business Segment or Division, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

Requirements

• Experience: A BS with 12+ years, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4 + years of relevant experience in R&D and/or GLP environments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of national and international non-clinical safety and biological evaluation regulations, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Interfacing Skills: Direct experience working with regulatory bodies such as the US-FDA, EU Notified Bodies, and other national or international reviewers.
• Publication Record: A strong track record of presenting at scientific conferences and authoring/co-authoring published articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Demonstrated ability to advance new product development projects and provide innovative non-clinical solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device challenges.
• Project Management Acumen: Experience in a GLP and/or R&D environment, with a solid understanding of project management principles.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Device experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Expertise: Provide technical and strategic input to project teams, ensuring compliance with Baxter and external standards while driving business objectives.
• Innovate and Author: Take the lead in authoring pre-clinical sciences and toxicology deliverables, including non-clinical testing plans and toxicological risk assessments, to support global programs.
• Project Management: Plan and manage complex projects, prioritizing workloads and meeting major organizational objectives in collaboration with senior management.
• Evaluate and Remediate: Assess technical and scientific information, identify deficiencies, and design innovative solutions to mitigate risks.
• Drive Innovation: Support innovation initiatives by providing technical direction and ensuring the quality of deliverables that integrate state-of-the-science theory with practical approaches.
• Engage with Standards: Participate in standards organizations and regulatory committees to influence emerging regulations based on sound scientific principles.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Environmental Health and Safety teams to support various projects and initiatives.
• Communicate Vision: Articulate the Pre-Clinical Toxicology vision, goals, and performance to project teams, fostering a culture of high standards and stretch goals.
• Build Networks: Establish and nurture professional networks both internally and externally, participating in global task forces and committees to exchange technical information.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level