Vice President, Global Quality Assurance, Medical Devices & Surgery

Baxter•Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

Baxter is seeking a Vice President, Global Quality Assurance for its Medical Devices & Surgery (MDS) organization. The role sets strategic direction for MDS Quality and serves as a key member of the MDS and Global Quality leadership teams. Its scope includes global manufacturing quality, research and development quality, design quality, product quality, supplier quality, and external manufacturing quality across three global medical device businesses. The Vice President will establish governance, operating practices, and organizational capabilities to deliver consistent quality performance across products, technologies, manufacturing operations, and regulatory pathways. Working with teams across Quality, Manufacturing, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Medical, Supply Chain, and Commercial, the role will manage risk, improve systems, support reliable product supply, and center decisions on patients and customers. The position includes estimated domestic and international travel of up to 30–50%. The estimated base salary is $280,000–$410,000 annually. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Baxter offers benefits for eligible roles, including medical and dental coverage starting on day one, insurance coverage, retirement and stock purchase plans, flexible spending accounts, educational assistance, paid holidays and time off, family and medical leaves, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, employee discounts, an employee assistance program, and childcare benefits.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related function within a highly regulated industry, including 10 or more years in progressively senior Quality or Operations leadership roles.
Executive-level experience leading large, global, matrixed Quality organizations with accountability for quality systems, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and organizational capability.
Deep medical device expertise spanning product development, design transfer, manufacturing, distribution, post-market activities, and product lifecycle management.
Advanced knowledge of global medical device quality and regulatory requirements, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration Quality System requirements, European Union Medical Device Regulation, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
Demonstrated ability to make timely, well-informed decisions when product quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, or supply may be at risk.
Strong communication skills to influence senior leaders, regulators, and external partners.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; Baxter is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a scientific, engineering, healthcare, or related discipline.
Advanced quality, regulatory, or business credentials.
Experience overseeing multiple medical device businesses, product families, manufacturing technologies, or global operating units.
Experience developing leaders and working effectively across countries, cultures, and regulatory environments.
Additional language capabilities.

Responsibilities

Set global MDS Quality strategy, priorities, governance, and operating model in alignment with Baxter’s quality vision and business objectives.
Lead quality across three medical device businesses, strengthening accountability and consistency while addressing the needs of each product portfolio, technology, manufacturing network, and regulatory pathway.
Advance scalable Quality Management Systems that improve compliance, simplify ways of working, support innovation, and promote continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
Guide manufacturing, design, product, supplier, and external manufacturing quality to support inspection readiness, effective product controls, supply continuity, and reliable delivery of compliant products.
Direct risk-based decisions and escalation strategies when product quality, regulatory compliance, supply, or patient safety may be affected, including recommendations related to potential field actions.
Partner with global regulatory authorities, notified bodies, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to support inspections, address quality concerns, and deliver sustainable remediation.
Build a diverse, capable, and connected global Quality organization through leadership development, succession planning, clear accountability, and an environment where people can contribute and grow.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 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
Childcare benefits
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive