Job Description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

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 is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

About Baxter
Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center 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.

Job Title – Principal Eng, Containers (Material Science)
Location – Whitefield, Bangalore
Shift – General
Job Responsibilities and Skills:

Job Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for product R&D and analytical activities in order to execute global, cross-functional projects pertaining to polymeric materials
• Should have a good understanding of polymer science & polymeric composites, be able to study their structure-property relationships and have an ability to understand chemical analyses data from methods such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES etc., along with understanding of mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing etc.
• Will work with senior members of the team e.g. SME & manager to carry out root cause analyses in case of product failures with minimal supervision
• Will be responsible for project management which includes managing change controls –using Baxter’s in-house quality systems like TW8, TcU
• Will work with senior members of the team e.g. SMEs and manager for writing of verification/validation test protocols (mechanical &/or chemical/material characterization), test cases and documenting results in the form of technical reports
• The role would involve preparing and presenting technical work and deliverables to the global project team(s) in a well-planned manner with a clear logical flow
• Will be able to leverage own expertise as well as inputs from others to identify and resolve critical issues
• Will perform troubleshooting and problem-solving related to material aspects of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline or Masters’ degree in Polymer Science/Polymer Engineering or closely related disciplines
• Minimum 9 years of relevant work experience in the field of Polymer Science & Engineering with an experience in manufacturing – especially in medical devices or pharmaceuticals - being an added advantage
• Clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills.
• Good stakeholder management (local and global)
• A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables

Skills

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• 1+ year of Project management experience
• experience (Academic &/or industrial) with polymeric materials’ testing methodologies, such as, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, tensile testing etc.
• Solid computer skills: email, documentation, and collaboration tools: e.g. WebEx, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical problems using root-cause analysis techniques.
• Hands on experience in polymeric material’s testing is an added advantage
• Ability to objectively identify technical solutions

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter 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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link

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