Quality Compliance Engineer,

Baxter International Inc.; Thetford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Compliance Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements at the Thetford site. You'll be responsible for driving supplier quality metrics, conducting audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have a strong background in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to life-saving innovations while working in a dynamic team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Life science subject or equivalent.
• Strong experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biologics industry.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Baxter Quality Management System for Supplier Quality.
• Drive, monitor, and report Supplier Quality Metrics.
• Act as internal point of contact for Supplier quality issues.

Skills

Communication with cross-functional teams

Understanding of quality systems

Ability to navigate internal processes

Education

Degree in Life Science or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Quality Compliance Engineer, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on complex procedures and data and train your team or peers if needed. You take pride in getting things done quickly without sacrificing safety or quality. You will support the implementation of Baxter Quality Management System for Supplier Quality at Thetford site to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Baxter Corporate requirements. This position will work closely with all departments to assure systems are effectively implemented and maintained.

We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves, so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to create top-of-the-line products. This means the role is fully based on site in Thetford. Please only apply if this is suitable for you.

What you'll be doing

• Accountable through delegation - The one acting on the behalf of the Quality Compliance Supervisor
• Compliance of the local quality system (elements specified below)
• Inspection / audit readiness of the function, including the documentation / records
• Responsible – Those who do the work to achieve the task
• Drive, monitor and report Supplier Quality Metrics
• Performing Supplier Maintenance activities
• Acting as the internal point of contact for Supplier quality issues and serving as a liaison between Baxter Thetford and their Suppliers requesting, tracking, reviewing and approving corrective action plans (SCAR)
• Completion of Global Entity Reviews and periodic reviews related to the Supplier Quality processes to ensure that they are aligned to Corporate and Regulatory expectations
• Completing supplier quality impact assessments in change controls and in response to Supplier Notification of Change (SNC)
• Taking Ownership over supplier quality related change controls
• Project work related to supplier quality requirements including supporting Purchasing in new Supplier selection process
• Participating in continuous improvement activities related to Supplier quality
• Supporting receiving inspection, label room and batch paperwork processing as covered by training
• Participating in internal and external audits as audits staff and Subject Matter Expert

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

What you'll bring

• Degree qualified in a Life science subject or equivalent
• Strong experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Biologics industry
• You will have the experience and ability to communicate with cross functional teams

What happens next?

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and be in touch within 2 weeks.