Baxter International Inc.
Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063
Overview
Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist role at Baxter International Inc. This role focuses on leading non-clinical safety and efficacy assessments to support the development of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging systems, following ISO 10993 standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Your Role
As a Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist, you will be at the forefront of the product development lifecycle, applying pre-clinical science and toxicology principles to support new product development (NPD), sustain product organizations (SPO), and drive manufacturing improvement projects (MIP). You will serve as the primary point of contact for Pre-Clinical Toxicology within your assigned Business Segment or Division, ensuring products meet safety and efficacy standards. What You'll Be Doing
Lead with Expertise:
Provide technical and strategic input to project teams, ensure compliance with Baxter and external standards, and drive business objectives. Innovate and Author:
Lead authoring of pre-clinical sciences and toxicology deliverables, including non-clinical testing plans and toxicological risk assessments for global programs. Project Management:
Plan and manage complex projects, prioritize workloads, and meet major organizational objectives with senior management collaboration. Evaluate and Remediate:
Assess technical data, identify deficiencies, and design solutions to mitigate risks. Drive Innovation:
Provide technical direction to ensure deliverables integrate state-of-the-science theory with practical approaches. Engage with Standards:
Participate in standards organizations and regulatory committees to influence regulations based on sound science. Collaborate Across Functions:
Work with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Environmental Health and Safety teams. Communicate Vision:
Articulate the Pre-Clinical Toxicology vision, goals, and performance to project teams. Build Networks:
Establish professional networks and participate in global task forces and committees. What You'll Bring
Experience:
A BS with 13+ years, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in R&D and/or GLP environments. Regulatory Knowledge:
Understanding of national/international non-clinical safety and biological evaluation regulations, including GLP. Interfacing Skills:
Experience with regulatory bodies such as US-FDA, EU Notified Bodies, and other reviewers. Publication Record:
Track record of presenting at scientific conferences and authoring/co-authoring peer-reviewed articles. Problem-Solving:
Ability to advance new product development with innovative non-clinical solutions for pharma and medical devices. Project Management:
Experience in GLP and/or R&D environments with project management principles. Medical Device Experience:
Strongly preferred. Benefits (US, except Puerto Rico)
This role offers comprehensive compensation and benefits, including medical/dental coverage from day one, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with company matching, flexible spending accounts, educational assistance, paid time off, parental leave, and other employee programs. For details, contact your recruiter or visit the Baxter Benefits site. Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Reasonable Accommodations: Baxter provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact us with your request.
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Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist role at Baxter International Inc. This role focuses on leading non-clinical safety and efficacy assessments to support the development of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging systems, following ISO 10993 standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Your Role
As a Senior Research Scientist - Toxicologist, you will be at the forefront of the product development lifecycle, applying pre-clinical science and toxicology principles to support new product development (NPD), sustain product organizations (SPO), and drive manufacturing improvement projects (MIP). You will serve as the primary point of contact for Pre-Clinical Toxicology within your assigned Business Segment or Division, ensuring products meet safety and efficacy standards. What You'll Be Doing
Lead with Expertise:
Provide technical and strategic input to project teams, ensure compliance with Baxter and external standards, and drive business objectives. Innovate and Author:
Lead authoring of pre-clinical sciences and toxicology deliverables, including non-clinical testing plans and toxicological risk assessments for global programs. Project Management:
Plan and manage complex projects, prioritize workloads, and meet major organizational objectives with senior management collaboration. Evaluate and Remediate:
Assess technical data, identify deficiencies, and design solutions to mitigate risks. Drive Innovation:
Provide technical direction to ensure deliverables integrate state-of-the-science theory with practical approaches. Engage with Standards:
Participate in standards organizations and regulatory committees to influence regulations based on sound science. Collaborate Across Functions:
Work with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Environmental Health and Safety teams. Communicate Vision:
Articulate the Pre-Clinical Toxicology vision, goals, and performance to project teams. Build Networks:
Establish professional networks and participate in global task forces and committees. What You'll Bring
Experience:
A BS with 13+ years, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in R&D and/or GLP environments. Regulatory Knowledge:
Understanding of national/international non-clinical safety and biological evaluation regulations, including GLP. Interfacing Skills:
Experience with regulatory bodies such as US-FDA, EU Notified Bodies, and other reviewers. Publication Record:
Track record of presenting at scientific conferences and authoring/co-authoring peer-reviewed articles. Problem-Solving:
Ability to advance new product development with innovative non-clinical solutions for pharma and medical devices. Project Management:
Experience in GLP and/or R&D environments with project management principles. Medical Device Experience:
Strongly preferred. Benefits (US, except Puerto Rico)
This role offers comprehensive compensation and benefits, including medical/dental coverage from day one, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with company matching, flexible spending accounts, educational assistance, paid time off, parental leave, and other employee programs. For details, contact your recruiter or visit the Baxter Benefits site. Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Reasonable Accommodations: Baxter provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact us with your request.
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