Assoc. Director Facilities

Baxter International Inc.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

401(k) with match

ESPP

PTO 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Facilities to lead all facilities, workplace services, and capital projects across the Deerfield, IL, Round Lake, IL, and Batesville, IN campuses.

The role ensures safe, efficient operations while enhancing the employee workplace experience and supporting business objectives. You will partner with site leaders and service providers to execute priorities, manage budgets, and develop high-performing teams, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of facilities management experience, including leadership of complex corporate, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Experience managing significant operating and capital budgets.
• Strong vendor management, financial, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations, maintenance, and workplace services across all campuses.
• Develop and execute facilities strategies that support current and future business needs.
• Ensure the reliability, safety, compliance, and operational excellence of campus infrastructure.
• Manage operating and capital budgets while overseeing cost management activities.
• Oversee capital planning and project execution across multiple campuses.
• Lead relationships with facilities vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure contract compliance and achievement of performance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Financial management

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related field

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.

Your Role at Baxter

The Associate Director, Facilities leads all facilities, workplace services, and capital project activities across the Deerfield, IL, Round Lake, IL, and Batesville, IN campuses. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations while enhancing the employee workplace experience and supporting business objectives.

You will partner closely with site leaders, business stakeholders, and service providers to support operational priorities, campus planning, workplace changes, and infrastructure investments. Success in this role will be driven by operational excellence, financial stewardship, service quality, and the development of high-performing teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead facilities operations, maintenance, and workplace services across all campuses.
• Develop and execute facilities strategies that support current and future business needs.
• Ensure the reliability, safety, compliance, and operational excellence of campus infrastructure.
• Manage operating and capital budgets while overseeing cost management activities.
• Oversee capital planning and project execution across multiple campuses.
• Lead relationships with facilities vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure contract compliance and achievement of performance expectations.
• Partner with site and business leaders to support operational priorities, workplace initiatives, campus planning, and infrastructure investments.
• Lead and develop facilities staff and third-party service teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Support business continuity, emergency response, and risk mitigation efforts.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of facilities management experience, including leadership of complex corporate, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Experience managing significant operating and capital budgets.
• Strong vendor management, financial, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting large corporate headquarters, research and development (R&D) and/or laboratory facilities preferred.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $144,000 - $198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

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.

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.

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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.