Sr Mgr, Containers

• Manages a team of execution leads driving change controls management to ensure business continuity

• Proactively prioritize and balance utilization of resources and provides technical direction to staff. 

• Utilizes solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget.

• Based on significant technical expertise, reviews and approves complex design concepts and provides general direction to technical staff. 

• Acknowledged outside of business unit or division for input on programs of some magnitude. 

• Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional/business unit responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Select, develop and retain team. Define and communicate criteria by which team and individual success will be measured. Provide constructive feedback and recognition. Successfully coach and motivate others for outstanding performance. 

• Solve problems expeditiously through the use of multiple disciplines and technical principles. Create innovative products/processes/methods through novel combinations of expertise within the organization. 

• Provide leadership to team members, guiding them in terms of prioritization, problem resolution, process clarification, referrals to appropriate experts, etc. 

• Understand strategic imperatives to project success (e.g. timing of market entry, innovative technology and costs). Develop strategic plans that incorporate regional and global business practices and customer needs. 

• Develop effective project milestones, schedules and manage budgets, including capital. Identify and resolve issues that may jeopardize project schedules or improve project time. 

• Seek regular input and feedback from customers and take appropriate action. 

• Proactively prioritize and balance utilization of resources allocated to project; identify opportunities to cross-train, back-fill. Develop recommendations for outside resources as required for the team/project; present internal vs. external analysis. 

• Understand and effectively communicate to team members about the market niche, competitive forces influencing the project, and how the project fits into the function's strategic focus/plan. Ensure that team objectives align with key corporate strategic programs. Accountable for successfully meeting agreed upon milestones for key corporate projects. 

• Build a professional network both internally within the business unit, across units and outside of Baxter. 

• Manage team members to effectively sustain the PD portfolio. 

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.

Qualifications:  

• Must be well versed in scientific disciplines. 

• Must demonstrate strategic leadership and proficient supervisory skills.

• Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as, project management tools. 

• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously. 

• Ability to design and implement projects/studies outside area of expertise. 

• Display ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of skills and vehicles and to various audiences including senior management.

• Understanding of financial tools and ability to set budgets appropriately

• Demonstrate project management skills in due time

• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably.

• Fluency in English.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Holdsa MSc or M. Tech with 18+ years or Ph.D. with 15+ years in one of the following disciplines - material science, polymer science, polymer engineering, chemical engineering, metallurgy, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

• A relevant experience should include hands-on and supervisory experience in product development, especially in the design, development, manufacturing, and validation / material behavior testing of polymeric and polymer composite parts used for packaging (exposure to medical device components is required).

• Minimum of 12 to 15 years of diverse industrial experience in the given technical domains of interest