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Summary

• Possesses strong working knowledge within an area of technical specialty applicable to research, development and/or characterization of pharmaceutical products.Experience with development of complex injectable formulations (e.g. liposomes, emulsions, nanoparticles, controlled-release systems) and/or multiple injectable presentations (e.g. vials, pre-filled syringes, IV bags) is highly preferred.
• Conducts research and designs strategies to achieve the technical vision for a new or improved product/process/method or to prove a new theory, applying a solid understanding of theories/practices including those from other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong ability to communicate in both oral (presentation) and written form, and able to deliver key messages to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work product outputs take into consideration inputs from diverse disciplines as well as potential impact to products, processes, or cross-functional organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under direction of senior scientific staff, provide technical leadership for development of innovative products/processes/methods.Work collaboratively with other functions and leverage novel combinations of expertise within the organization to achieve project goals.
• Apply state-of-the-art techniques in the area of expertise to conduct product development activities and solve challenging problems.Develop sound study designs and execute efficiently.  Reach appropriate conclusions based on scientifically valid inputs and make technical recommendations to management, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• In the spirit of continuous improvement, identify and implement new or improved techniques and procedures for specific tasks; own associated quality activities such as writing and implementing SOP's and performing instrument and computer system validations.
• Build and maintain in-depth knowledge of GxP, compendia, ICH guidance, Quality System Regulations (QSR), and other regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle management and safety.Leverage to facilitate efficient product registration and ensure compliance in research, data collection and reporting activities. Actively participate in the generation, review, adoption and interpretation of such regulations.

Qualifications

• Must possess working knowledge of specific scientific discipline related to pharmaceutical research and development.
• Must be able to able to carry out strategy and vision set by upper management and be able to communicate the vision to more junior associates.
• Ability to make routine (and some less routine) decisions independently.
• Can effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to break down technical processes and effectively delegate to junior team members.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift between projects comfortably.
• May supervise, mentor, or direct junior level staff (Research Associates).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.