Quality Compliance Specialist,

Baxter International Inc.; Tetford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is hiring a Quality Compliance Specialist for on-site work at Thetford. You will support the Baxter Quality Management System for Supplier Quality, ensuring regulatory and corporate requirements are met, and collaborate with multiple departments to maintain effective quality processes.

The role requires a life sciences degree and strong experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biologics sectors, plus the ability to communicate across teams and drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating with cross functional teams across departments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems within medical devices/pharma settings.
• Ability to absorb complex procedures and data and train others when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Baxter Quality Management System for Supplier Quality at Thetford site.
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Baxter Corporate requirements.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, SCARs and change controls.
• Assist in supplier audits and continuity of quality performance.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Life sciences degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Quality Compliance Specialist, 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

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.

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.