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Baxter Healthcare Corporation Mgr. IT-MRM Jayuya in Jayuya, Puerto Rico
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.
You Role:
The Manufacturing Relationship Manager, Plant is accountable for ensuring the manufacturing technology needs of the assigned manufacturing facility(s) are being heard, prioritized and delivered to meet business outcomes for the manufacturing plants across the business Segment globally. 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, plant IT delivery 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.
What You'll Be Doing:
Partner closely with the assigned plant managers, shared service supply chain functions, and Segment business and IT management to
Understand the global and regional strategy and business objectives and participate in translating that into the strategy of manufacturing in the Segment.
Understand key financial drivers and strategic goals for the assigned plants in the Segment.
Create, shared 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.
Ensure resources and projects are aligned to these business objectives.
Develop and own a plant manufacturing technology strategy and technology roadmap with alignment to the business plan and IT capabilities, constantly pursuing standardization whenever differentiation isn't required.
Lead local manufacturing IT strategies to align with driving global software standards and local improvement needs.
Collaborate with executives and other leaders to define the long-term IT and application roadmap.
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 aligns with stated goals, guidelines, and objectives.
Conduct negotiation and administration of vendor, cloud services provider and consultant contracts and service agreements, ensuring transparency and compliance with Baxter supplier
Develop and maintain 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 notified bodies.
What You Need:
Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Business Process Management or related field 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.
Possess good interpersonal skills to promote cross functional discussions and be able to explain potentially complex solutions to the customer.
Experience working on cross functional teams to acquire project deliverables
Experience with systems investigation and root cause analysis tools
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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