Manufacturing Relationship Manager, RLDD, Segment IT, Baxter

Baxter

Location:

United States, Round Lake

Category:

IT - Software Development

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

120000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Manufacturing Relationship Manager for Round Lake Drug Delivery (RLDD) is accountable for ensuring the manufacturing technology needs of RLDD are being heard, prioritized and delivered to meet business outcomes. This leader will be a key member of IT’s manufacturing leadership and also the plant’s manufacturing leadership and operations teams and will partner closely with plant managers and Global IT teams to drive improved value for customers and efficiency for manufacturing and play a leading role in resolving day-to-day critical issues by applying strategic planning and analysis as well as solutions assessments to enable Baxter’s manufacturing functions. This role is an on-site position and is required to be in the office 5 days a week in Round Lake, IL.

Job Responsibility:

Partner closely with the assigned plant managers, shared service supply chain functions, and Segment business and IT management
Build, share and drive adoption of the “art of the possible” in how technology can be applied in different ways to help the financial position and strategic objectives of manufacturing within the Segment
Develop and lead a plant manufacturing technology strategy and technology roadmap with alignment to the business plan and IT capabilities, constantly pursuing standardization and TCO reduction
Ensure the plant technology roadmap provides vulnerability management by ensuring systems are running on modern and supported infrastructure
Understand key financial drivers and strategic goals for the assigned plants in the Segment
Ensure projects are aligned to these business objectives
Collaborate with executives and other leaders to define the long-term IT and application roadmap
Partner closely with the business leaders and IT leadership in setting priorities, placing realistic expectations on scope delivery and project
Act as an SME and teacher to other members of the manufacturing teams and IT in support of continuous improvement, customer focus and innovation
Responsibility for IT budget and accuracy of the forecast
Ensure it stays in sync with stated goals, guidelines, and objectives
Develop and manage relationships with internal and external resources, suppliers and departments to ensure cohesive and collaborative communication
Ensure the implementation of IT Corporate/Local policies and procedures to ensure a secure and validated/qualified environment
Make sure about the IT compliance in regards all regulatory and advised bodies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Business Process Management or related discipline or equivalent number of years of work experience
Have a minimum of 7 years of technical knowledge and 5+ years of IT business engagement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in a GxP environment particularly in the Cell Therapy, BioTech, or Pharma industries strongly preferred
Experience working with IT systems that integrate with industrial automation is strongly preferred
Possess good communication skills to promote cross functional discussions and be able to explain potentially complex solutions to the customer
Experience working on cross functional teams to obtain project deliverables

What we offer:

Paid Time Off
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Support for Parents
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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