Design Validation Manager

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. 

Your Role at Baxter
The Design Validation Manager will lead user needs research , user needs capture, and design validation activities for all ITT Infusion system digital applications, Infusion Pumps, Infusion Access Devices, and Infusion Elastomeric Pumps. The role will be based out of our Round Lake, IL location, and relocation assistance may be provided.

What You'll be doing
•    Conduct user needs research and collaborate with commercial teams to identify user needs and requirements for the various Infusion products.
•    Develop and validate use cases and clinical infusion sequences for Infusion Pumps, Infusion Access Devices, and Infusion Elastomeric Pumps to support user needs.
•    Collaborate with design teams to ensure user needs are captured and incorporated into system requirements for all Infusion products.
•    Lead design validation activities, including study design, sample size justifications, vendor management, and recruitment of participants for validation and research purposes for all Infusion products.
•    Ensure all design validation activities are conducted in accordance with relevant regulations and standards, and industry best practices.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of user needs into the overall product development process for all Infusion products.
•    Provide expert guidance and support to cross-functional teams as needed to ensure successful execution of design validation activities for all Infusion products.
•    Select, develop and retain team. Define and communicate criteria by which team and individual success will be measured. Provide constructive feedback and recognition. Effectively coach, mentor and motivate others for outstanding performance.

What You’ll Bring
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
•    Minimum of 8 years of experience in design validation, user needs research, and product development. Medical device and infusion system experience preferred.
•    Strong understanding of relevant regulations and standards, including FDA and ISO for all Infusion products.
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•    Strong collaborative and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
•    Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.
 

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
 

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $120,000 to $165,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and 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, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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