Baxter

Healthcare

AssociateDirector,RegulatoryAffairs

$176–242k Deerfield, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs at Baxter. Skills: Regulatory affairs, Submission strategy, Risk identification, Regulatory policy. Develop regulatory strategy. Implement regulatory strategy”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Risk identification; Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree required, 8-year experience in RA, 3-year experience managing people, Ability to work in multinational environment, Scientific knowledge, Expert knowledge of regulations, Experience with interpretation and application, Excellent written communication, Excellent verbal communication, Excellent presentation skills, Excellent facilitation skills, Negotiation skills, Experience interacting with regulatory authorities, Established relationships with regulatory authorities

Nice to Have

Masters or PhD advantage

What You'll Do.

Develop regulatory strategy

Implement regulatory strategy

Lead EU MDR submissions

Lead global submission strategy

Prioritize risk areas

Implement mitigation plans

Follow up on mitigation plans

Develop alternative courses of action

Anticipate regulator responses

Develop contingency plans

Initiate communication within RA

Maintain communication within RA

Represent RA with business units

Represent RA with other functions

Act as primary contact for meetings

Plan meetings with regulatory authorities

Lead meetings with regulatory authorities

Implement policies for compliance

Ensure ongoing compliance

Manage regulatory budget

Lead global regulatory strategy development

Lead global regulatory strategy planning

Lead global regulatory strategy implementation

Represent Baxter interests in industry

Represent Baxter interests in working groups

Guide technical groups

Influence technical groups

Assess impact of new regulations

Implement changes for new regulations

Lead development of company policy

Lead development of company positions

Negotiate with regulators

Negotiate with stakeholders

Make decisions with regulators

Make decisions with stakeholders

Participate in third party efforts

Provide direct supervision

Make staffing decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Business units; Other functions; Regulatory authorities; Technical groups; Industry groups; Working groups

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentations; Facilitation

Process & Methodology

Strategic planning, AOP planning, LRP planning

Full Job Description

**This is where** your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. **Your role at Baxter** Responsible for global strategic planning of the portfolio within a business unit including development, implementation and management of plans and standards. Leads, mentors, and develops others in service of Baxter's objectives in alignment with PSS’s hospital bed segment. Participates in strategic LRP and AOP for Hospital Beds. Responsible for all aspects of regulatory strategy for the PSS hospital bed product segment. Provides quarterly regulatory intelligence impact assessments for Batesville, IN site. Oversee Notified Body consolidation activities for the PSS hospital bed group. Lead regulatory efforts for consistent delivery of CCS business objectives; regulatory policy and implementation; and identification and prioritization of key opportunities and risks. Mentors staff for 510(k) submissions, EU MDR submissions, MDD certificate extensions, and NPD and sustaining projects. Provide regulatory strategy for the site consolidation and site transfers. **What you 'll be doing ** * Develop and implement regulatory strategy aligned with business strategy. * Lead FDA, EU MDR and global submission strategy. * Identify & prioritize key areas of risk and probability of occurrence as

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