Sr Manager, Manufacturing Services

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

• Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

The Sr Manager, Manufacturing Services, serves as the KidneyCo relationship manager for its Baxter manufacturing related services, including ensuring that bi-directional services are provided per the agreement(s). Drives the closure of both short-term Manufacturing Services Agreements (MSAs) and Transition Services Agreements (TSAs) between the parties. The leader oversees any risk, discrepancies, and issue resolution between the parties.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the manufacturing services relationship for KidneyCo and Baxter. Acts as the relationship lead for KidneyCo for the region or manufacturing plants assigned.

• Strive to meet or exceed business needs relating to quality, delivery, and cost, including ensuring continuity of supply and cost management.

• Function as a liaison between KidneyCo Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain, including Planning and Fulfillment.

• Support and advises critical initiatives and contract negotiations that drive long-term relationship stability and success.

• Lead and supports business review meetings or other governance structures with Baxter to drive continuous improvement. Assists in developing metrics to analyze performance.

• Support Finance in enabling and leading the invoice for products and services, including tracking and issue resolution.

• Drive closure of short term MSAs or TSAs and handles the associated discontinuation process and costs. Coordinates with Legal and Finance when an extension is required.

• Identify and drives opportunities for efficiency and capacity improvements.

• Willing to travel, as the need arises. Able to maintain training status on KidneyCo specific work instructions and SOPs.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and 7 years required. Experience in Pharmaceuticals and/or Medical Device manufacturing including CMO or external contract manufacturing, is preferred.

• Proven track record of effective leadership in a manufacturing or contract manufacturing setting, including issue resolution and building win-win solutions.

• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal) and the ability to proactively identify and recommend solutions to problems.

• Ability to communicate problems in terms that are understandable to all levels of the organization, including C-Suite.

• Breadth of knowledge across pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing technologies, manufacturing under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Quality Systems and regulatory requirements. Must have a solid understanding of FDA and EMA regulations.

• Financial acumen, including cost management. Experience managing department Capital and Operating Expense budgets.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 to $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 on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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