Sr. Research Scientist

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

1d•$152,000 - $209,000•Hybrid

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. As the Sr Research Scientist you will act as the Product Design Owner (PDO) for Baxter’s Galaxy Products. You will execute strategies to assure product, patient safety and efficacy through application of pre-clinical science and safety assessment. Apply scientific expertise to solve challenging technical problems. Focus on process improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Conducts research or designs strategies to achieve the technical vision for a new or improved product/process/method or to prove a new theory, applying a solid understanding of theories/practices including those from other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise. Provides assistance and interpretation of project results to team members and other business unit personnel. Studies, designs and recommendations reflect impact by and to diverse disciplines.

Requirements

BS with at least 10+years, MS with at least 7-12 years, or PhD with at least 5 years of experience is required.
GMP experience required.
Research lab experience includes research in GMP/QSR environment and cross-functional teamwork
Good understanding of formulation, analytical, process and lifecycle management of IV solution products.
Direct experience working with regulatory bodies such as the US-FDA, EU Notified Bodies, and other national or international reviewers.
Experience in a cGMP and/or R&D environment, with a solid understanding of project management principles.
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.

Responsibilities

Act as the R&D point of contact for Galaxy products.
Manage SNCc and own change controls for product design related changes.
Provide technical and strategic input to project teams, ensuring compliance with Baxter and external standards while driving business objectives.
Plan and manage complex projects, prioritizing workloads and meeting major organizational objectives in collaboration with senior management.
Assess technical and scientific information, identify deficiencies, and design innovative solutions to mitigate risks.
Participate in standards organizations and regulatory committees to influence emerging regulations based on sound scientific principles.
Work closely with Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Environmental Health and Safety teams to support various projects and initiatives.
Establish and nurture professional networks both internally and externally, participating in global task forces and committees to exchange technical information.

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