VP, IT - AI & Data Platforms

Baxter • Deerfield, IL

7d • Hybrid

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. The Vice President, AI and Data is a senior executive leader within Baxter’s Global IT organization, accountable for shaping and executing the enterprise AI and data strategy. Working with the Chief Information Officer, this role is the executive owner of the end ‑ to ‑ end AI and data value chain, delivered in close partnership with Business, Digital, R&D, AI Governance, and Functional leadership. This leader establishes Baxter’s enterprise data foundation as a trusted, governed, and scalable asset and translates it into AI ‑ enabled capabilities that accelerate revenue growth, operational excellence, clinical and product innovation, patient safety, and competitive differentiation across Baxter’s global businesses. The VP serves as a senior partner to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Operating Committee, and Board on AI and data matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Data Science, or related field; advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) strongly preferred
• 15–20 years of progressive experience across IT, data, analytics, and AI, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles leading global teams
• Proven success defining and delivering enterprise AI and data strategies with measurable business impact
• Deep experience across data platforms, analytics, AI/ML/GenAI, and AI governance
• Proven effectiveness operating in highly regulated environments (medtech, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in MedTech or Life Science with familiarity with global regulatory frameworks
• Leadership of large ‑ scale data modernization and AI platforms
• Executive ‑ level partnership with CEO, Board, and Operating Committee on enterprise transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and implement Baxter’s enterprise AI and data strategy aligned with IT, Digital, and Business priorities
• Lead enterprise capabilities across data engineering and platforms, data integration, master data management, analytics, BI, and AI delivery
• Translate strategy into a multi ‑ year roadmap with clear business outcomes, investment priorities, and value realization
• Drive AI and data science delivery across ML, advanced analytics, and Generative AI using modern MLOps and agile practices
• Ensure data is trusted, governed, reusable, and AI ‑ ready , while championing ethical, responsible, and regulatory ‑ compliant AI
• Partner closely with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, HR, Legal, and IT
• Build, develop, and lead a high ‑ performing , globally distributed AI and data organization
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership and represent Baxter with external partners, technology providers, and the broader AI ecosystem

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
• 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
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

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