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Baxter Healthcare Sr Manager in Plymouth, Minnesota

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy Baxter is on a journey to separate our $5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support. *Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. Summary: Manages a team of Solutions and Containers execution leads at a global front for Kidney Care Solutions R and D across different modalities (HD, PD and Acute). Proactively prioritize and balance utilization of resources and provides technical direction to staff. Utilizes solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Based on significant technical expertise, reviews and approves complex design concepts and provides general direction to technical staff. Acknowledged outside of business unit or division for input on programs of some magnitude. Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional/business unit responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Select, develop and retain team. Define and communicate criteria by which team and individual success will be measured. Provide constructive feedback and recognition. Successfully coach and motivate others for outstanding performance. Solve problems expeditiously through the use of multiple disciplines and technical principles. Create innovative products/processes/methods through novel combinations of expertise within the organization. Provide leadership to team members, guiding them in terms of prioritization, problem resolution, process clarification, referrals to appropriate experts, etc. Understand strategic imperatives to project success (e.g. timing of market entry, innovative technology and costs). Develop strategic plans that incorporate regional and global business practices and customer needs. Develop effective project milestones, schedules and manage budgets, including capital. Identify and resolve issues that may jeopardize project schedules or improve project time. Seek regular input and feedback from customers and take appropriate action. Proactively prioritize and balance utilization of resources allocated to project; identify opportunities to cross-train, back-fill. Develop recommendations for outside resources as required for the team/project; present internal vs. external analysis. Understand and effectively communicate to team members about the market niche, competitive forces influencing the project, and how the project fits into the function's strategic focus/plan. Ensure that team objectives align with key corporate strategic programs. Accountable for successfully meeting agreed upon milestones for key corporate projects. Build a professional network both internally within the business unit, across units and outside of Baxter. Manage team members to effectively sustain the PD portfolio and special projects. Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities. Qualifications Ph.D/Masters in Pharmaceutics, Material Science, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biosciences and Biomedical engineering More than 10 years of diverse industrial experience with Masters and more than 7 years with Ph.D in the given technical domains of interest Must be well versed in scientific disciplines. Must possess knowledge of related disciplines. Must have knowledge of such principles as GMPs, FDA guidelines and purchasing practices Must demonstrate strategic leadership and proficient supervisory skills. Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as, project management tools. Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously. Ability to design and implement projects/studies outside area of expertise. Display ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of skills and vehicles and to various audiences including senior management. Understanding of financial tools and ability to set budgets appropriately Demonstrate project management skills in due time Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably. Fluency in English Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. 144887 Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy

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