Senior Director, Quality - UCAN

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement a comprehensive Quality strategy spanning the UCAN network

• Oversee Quality governance and decision-making across various locations

• Collaborate with senior leaders in business, manufacturing, supply chain, and technical areas

• Advocate for inspection readiness and regulatory excellence

• Establish and nurture relationships with health authorities

• Propel enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, remediation, and transformation

• Make informed, risk-based decisions that balance patient safety, product quality, compliance, and business goals

• Develop, mentor, and cultivate high-performing leadership teams

• Enhance succession planning and organizational capability

• Deliver executive-level insights, reports, and recommendations regarding quality performance, compliance risks, and strategic priorities

• Spearhead Quality strategy and performance for Baxter's operations in the United States and Canada

• Manage a team of approximately 400 employees involved in manufacturing, laboratory, compounding, and distribution

⛳️ Requirements

• More than 15 years of substantial senior Quality leadership experience in the pharmaceutical sector

• Proven track record in leading Quality strategy, compliance, governance, and performance across complex multi-site environments

• Extensive knowledge of global quality systems, regulatory standards, inspection management, and risk mitigation

• Strong capability to influence executive stakeholders and direct impactful business decisions

• Demonstrated proficiency in leading large-scale transformation, remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborative leadership approach with a commitment to talent development, team inclusivity, and fostering accountability and growth

• Solid business acumen with experience in managing substantial budgets, investments, and strategic operating plans

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related field is required

• Willingness to travel up to 40% to manufacturing sites, vendors, and Baxter headquarters

• Remote candidates are welcome; preference for Northern Illinois-based or relocatable candidates to Illinois

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage available from the first day

• Basic life insurance provided

• Accident insurance offered

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance included

• Business travel accident insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company shares

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching

• Flexible Spending Accounts available

• Educational assistance programs to support professional growth

• Paid holidays provided

• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on tenure

• Family and medical leave options

• Paid parental leave

• Commuting benefits offered

• Employee Discount Program available

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) included

• Childcare benefits provided

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities