Director, Design Quality - Infusion Systems,

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage starting日

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid holidays and PTO (20–35 days)

Educational assistance

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. seeks a Director of Design Quality to ensure the highest quality design and development of Infusion Systems products, including infusion pumps, sets, and health software.

You will lead a team of Design Quality professionals responsible for product development, lifecycle management, and post-market monitoring, while aligning with regulatory requirements and company goals. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic quality initiatives, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering, science, or related field required.
• 10+ years in quality, engineering, or related product development function; 7+ years managerial experience.
• Deep understanding of medical device development lifecycle, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Strong quality decision-making, risk management, and quality engineering capabilities.
• Conflict resolution skills with persuasive management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Design Quality professionals responsible for product development, lifecycle management, and post‑market monitoring.
• Develop and implement design quality strategies aligned with goals, standards, and regulatory needs.
• Establish and maintain design quality KPIs; conduct regular reviews to drive improvement.
• Serve as subject matter expert on design quality; support cross‑functional teams and partners.
• Collaborate with Quality System stewards to develop and improve the Quality System.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes; implement insights.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and standards committees.

Skills

Quality management

Risk management

Quality engineering

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

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

This is where your creativity addresses challenges

As Director of Design Quality, you will ensure the highest quality design and development of Infusion Systems products including infusion pumps, sets, and health software.

You are creative, detailed, and a heads‑down do‑er. You embrace a challenge and truly apply the collaborative powers of your team to produce great results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it’s building a new process from scratch or facing a never‑before‑seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it will touch a portion of our global operation.

The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team of Design Quality professionals who are responsible for product development, lifecycle management activities, and post‑market monitoring.
• Develop and implement comprehensive design quality strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Set and lead priorities within the team based on these strategies and business needs.
• Establish and maintain design quality and key performance indicators, conducting regular reviews and analyses to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on design quality matters, providing expertise and support to cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Partner with Quality System element stewards to develop, maintain, and improve the Quality System in relevant areas.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes, and incorporate relevant insights into strategies and initiatives.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and standards committees, sharing knowledge to the advancement of the medical device industry.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's in engineering, science, or related field required; Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or a related product development function, 7+ years of managerial experience.
• Detailed understanding of the medical device, biologics, and combination product development cycle, knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Significant breadth and depth in quality decision‑making, risk management, and quality engineering.
• Conflict resolution skills including persuasive management techniques required.

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 $176,000 - $242,000 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, commission, and/or long‑term incentive.

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.

US Benefits At Baxter (except For Puerto Rico)

• 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

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process.