Manager Lab, Disposables

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Manager Lab, DisposablesThis is where you save and sustain livesAt 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. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxters 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.About BaxterBaxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-centre dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company s global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter s employees worldwide are building upon the company s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.We believe every person deserves a chance for a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. We see a world full of healing, with viable care options available to those with limited choices today. We envision new ways of providing physicians, pharmacists and nurses with technologies that not only treat chronic diseases, but also work to prevent them. We re looking for team members who are motivated to learn, grow and innovate, while making a meaningful difference for millions of people around the world.Learn more about how Baxter is At the Intersection of Saving and Sustaining Lives.Job Summary Job Title : Manager Lab, Disposables Location : Whitefield, Bangalore Shift : GeneralRoles and responsibilities:1. Manage a variety of complex issues in associated projects, plans and schedules project implementation. Responsible for defining scope of work for project team.2. Manage, identify, hire, train, develop and recognize technical staff; the team may include senior level engineers and technicians. Provide technical direction for Sustenance projects including testing activities.3. Identify and analyze processes/ design problems to achieve optimal solutions that satisfy cost, timeline and technical requirements using both internal and external technical resources. Formulate new, innovative approaches to solve technical problems on a consistent basis.4. Review and approve technical feasibility of complex design concepts and analysis of technologies that incorporate own area of expertise as well as multiple disciplines.5. Review and analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Recommend proposal to management for consideration and allocation of funds. Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates. Monitors all project expenditures and cost tracking.6. Responsible for policy setting and defining procedures for the staff in accomplishing and documenting projects. Provides input on overall engineering department policy.7. Approve protocols and support documentation (engineering change requests, system change forms, etc.) in order to secure project release.8. Proactively and regularly communicate with regions and plants to update development progress and maintain region support.9. Manage the sustenance design activities to meet design control and global medical device regulation requirements as the design owning organization.10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple global manufacturing/design sites to meet objectives.o Drive the continuous improvement Quality/productive initiatives within the assigned function/Team in alignment with business needs.o Inclusive leadership reach across to build effective cross functional partnerships based on trust, embracing diversityo Authentic leadership - demonstrate sincerity, honesty, integrity, transparent communicationo Operational decision making; ability to simplify the complexo Ability to influence and resolve conflicts within the assigned function.o Effective communication both written and verbalo Maintains effectiveness when working with limited information or experiencing changes.Qualifications: Must be well versed in engineering disciplines (e.g. fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, statics and dynamics, engineering materials/Plastics manufacturing techniques). Must possess knowledge of related disciplines. Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines/Design Controls, purchasing practices and process validation. Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience. Ability to drive change initiatives & work in a multi-cultural environment. Proven communication skills and ability to perform in a cross-functional team environment. Ability to Coach and guide team members/leaders for all round development. Has demonstrated effective supervisory skills. Demonstrated ability to decompose complex problems into task lists. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership for engineering projects with substantial complexity and scope. Demonstrated ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied function (i.e. manufacturing, quality, regulatory, etc.).Education/ExperienceHolds a Bachelors/Masters Degree in Mechanical, Plastics,or Biomedical Engineering with 15 + years of experience leading teams in areas of Sustenance engineering/Application Engineering/New product development in medical device (highly preferred)/aerospace /Regulated industry domain. Experience with product development and testing , especially in the design of plastic parts, and/or packaging/Fluids flow component product designs (like injection molded couplers and extrusions).Experience in Lab management activities and SustenanceEqual Employment OpportunityBaxter 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, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristicReasonable AccommodationsBaxter 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,

Keyskills :
drive changeproject costheat transferdesign controlchange requestschange initiativesproduct developmenttechnical directionpharmacy automationsupport documentationtechnical requirementsbiomedical engineering