Senior Manager, FLC

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.  Baxter’s Front Line Care business products expand Diagnosis & Therapies in the context of connected monitoring, cardiology and respiratory health. The earlier the diagnosis & treatment for these patients – the better the quality of life.  The $1.2B business portfolio includes products for Cardiology, Patient monitoring, airway clearance, ventilation and Intelligent diagnostics. As a Senior Manager – Hardware & Systems Verification, you will lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning Electrical/Electronic Engineering & System Verification & Validation (V&V) for electro-mechanical medical devices. This is a strategic leadership role aimed at expanding technical and organizational breadth across: Hardware design (electrical + mechanical), Embedded systems and controls integration, System-level verification, validation, and quality assurance. You will drive end-to-end product realization, influencing: Sustenance engineering and product lifecycle management & New Product Development (NPD) from concept through commercialization, Innovation and technology strategies. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality medical devices while shaping the future of R&D capabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Organizational & Strategic Leadership • Define and execute the strategy for Hardware and Systems Verification functions, aligned with business and product roadmaps. • Build, scale, and lead high-performing teams across Electrical, Mechanical, and V&V engineering disciplines. • Drive organizational capability development, including talent pipeline, succession planning, and competency building. • Influence global R&D strategies, technology roadmaps, and engineering best practices. • Act as a technical and functional leader recognized across business units for programs of significant impact 2. Product Development & Lifecycle Ownership • Lead and oversee end-to-end product development lifecycle:• Concept development • Architecture definition • Detailed design • Verification & validation • Transfer to manufacturing • Post-market sustainment • Ensure successful delivery of complex electro-mechanical systems integrating hardware, embedded software, and controls. • Drive sustenance engineering, including root cause investigations, field issue resolution, and product enhancements. • Partner with Program Management to ensure delivery within quality, cost, and schedule targets. 3. Hardware Engineering Leadership • Provide technical oversight across:• Electrical systems (mixed-signal, power electronics, sensors, control systems) • Mechanical systems (structural design, fluid management, plastics, disposables, simulation) • Review and approve complex system architectures and design concepts across disciplines. • Drive design for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost optimization. • Ensure robust integration of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems. 4. System Verification & Validation Excellence • Establish and lead comprehensive V&V strategy across product lifecycle:• Requirements traceability • Design verification • System validation • Integration and system testing • Drive automation of test systems and infrastructure to improve quality and productivity. • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. • Oversee test lab infrastructure, tools, and budgets. • Represent R&D in audits (internal, ISO, regulatory) and ensure adherence to QMS. 5. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Program Management teams globally. • Drive effective multi-site collaboration and resource utilization. • Engage with external partners, suppliers, and development collaborators. • Drive Scalability and Governance of Activities with external partners, suppliers and collaborators 6. Innovation & Strategic R&D Initiatives Lead and champion strategic initiatives such as: • Digital engineering / Digital twins for design and validation acceleration • Test automation and AI-driven validation approaches • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Reliability Engineering (DFR), and Cost Engineering (DFC) • Modular platform development and reuse strategies • Early-stage technology