Round Lake, IL
41 days ago
Principal Process Engineer

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter:

As a member of Process Development &Transfer group, part of the Baxter R&D team of Infusion Therapies & Technologies organization, you will directly support product development projects.               

What you’ll be doing:

Responsible for evaluation and development of manufacturing processes for parenteral pharmaceutical products 

Design and conduct process development studies to scale up manufacturing processes for commercial production with a strong focus on solution aspects of the product

Lead the manufacturing development processes by interacting with the design, quality and manufacturing teams      

Deliver robust products and production processes based on Quality by Design and risk-based approach and efficiently apply data analysis methodology to support critical decision making     

Communicate continuously to the team and management any progress/status of the studies under your responsibility   

Develop appropriate study design, complete the study and write appropriate documentation to support development and manufacturing studies

Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently complete routine assignments within negotiated deadlines. Identify existing alternative methods and innovative technologies for improving existing or new products/processes

Conduct studies to support regulatory filings or to provide technical justifications for changes control

Maintain technical knowledge on manufacturing processes for various product families, technical platforms and plants   

Analyze and determine the best solutions to non-routine experimental design or research problems with minimal assistance

Accurately assess results for validity and conformance to specifications

Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, process validation, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities

Lead / support manufacturing investigation. You may be required to travel to other Baxter facilities to support projects execution (up to 20%)   

  What you’ll bring:

Bachelors in engineering or related with 5+ years of experience or Masters with 3+ years of experience

Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements related to product development, process validation, design and safety

Technical understanding of subject areas related to formulation, mixing, chemical engineering, and process performance qualification in pharmaceutical environment

Experience in evaluating and development of manufacturing processes

Strong communication skills

Travel up to 20%

   Are you ready to bring your expertise and passion to Baxter Healthcare? Let's work together to revolutionize healthcare solutions!

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 $96,000 to $132,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than 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. 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.

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.

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