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This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission. About BaxterBaxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company's global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter's employees worldwide are building upon the company's rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.Position OverviewThe Associate Director of R&D within the Acute Therapies business creates and manages a New Product Development (NPD) focused department vision that aligns with the organization's vision and strategic plan for its product roadmap. He /She will be leading a multi-discipline team of engineers of varied skills providing technical expertise and guidance along with accountability of reviewing, approving, and developing complex electromechanical designs. He/ She will utilize solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget. 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 ResponsibilitiesBusiness- Understands customer, patient & therapy needs, and product roadmaps for the business.
- Leads the strategic planning for the new product development roadmap.
- Takes ownership for the continuous improvement initiatives within the assigned function in alignment with business needs.
- Effectively communicates activities within the Systems & HW team, new product developments projects, and advocate team's capabilities and accomplishments.
- Sets policies for the staff in accomplishing and documenting projects. Assists in the development of overall engineering departmental policy.
- Identifies and builds strategic technical competencies in the R&D organization to realize all aspects of the business product development needs.
- Manages, identifies, hires, develops and recognizes technical staff; Creates and maintains employee and organizational development; as well as HR plans which meet business needs.
- Leads functional managers and technical team leaders in the group that ensures clear accountability and operational excellence.
- Ensures that succession planning and talent pipeline is in place.
- Takes accountability for resource staffing and project execution with proactive management of technical and project risk to ensure delivery of business commitments.
- Leverages and supports cross functional teams including Sustaining engineering, the larger business unit, quality, program management, manufacturing, regulatory, medical and clinical, to achieve business results.
- Fosters an environment where mentoring, coaching, career growth and progression, and employee development are critical focus areas.
- Leads new product developments for the Acute Therapies electromechanical Systems & HW team through the Baxter Product Realization Process (PReP - from concept through launch).
- Effectively manages resources from planning through execution in close collaboration with Program management.
- Responsible for development of state-of-the-art industry expertise and technical competencies to achieve new product developments.
- Applies knowledge of medical device lifecycle management to effectively drive specific phases of product development with high quality and predictability of timeline and budget.
- Adheres to FDA, ISO, and IEC design control procedures, regulations and standards and ensures appropriate design controls and are being adhered to.
- Ensures business needs in product reliability and cost targets are realized as part of product requirements and ensuring effective application of risk management.
- Graduate or Post-Graduate in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical or related Engineering. An advanced technical degree is desired. Experience should include 10-12 years of relevant technical experience, including some technical leadership. Prior experience in Renal device domain is a plus.
- Must possess a strong knowledge of engineering disciplines and solid knowledge of related disciplines, Electro/Mechanical, Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, etc.
- A demonstrated track record in electromechanical system development, preferably medical devices.
- Have a proven track record of management/leadership effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading large multi-functional teams with diversified backgrounds covering reliability, verification & validation and development.
- Strong foundation and experience in resource, project and budget management and strategy development.
- Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables.
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