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. 

Your Team at Baxter

Every role in Quality makes a difference. Baxter’s products reach patients around the world. Quality team members either build new processes or tackle new production challenges. Each role affects some part of our global operation.

The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.

The Quality function values both working together as a team and independently. We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves, so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to build top-of-the-line products.

The Quality Specialist (12-month assignment) is responsible for supporting the major Quality Systems and ensure a state of compliance and continuous improvement with product release, annual compliance, field actions/product holds, training and change control.

What you'll be doingReview laboratory, transportation, and warehouse documentation to ensure product releaseDisposition of both imported and domestic productsWork together with 3PL and internal teams on matters and steps related to product distribution in CanadaManage and maintain all quality documentsConduct impact assessments and complete tasks for change controlsReview and approve compliance documentation such as APQR, batch records, and stability dataSupport method transfers and the launch of new products as requiredAssist with product holds and quality assessments of returned productsParticipate in internal audits and regulatory inspections to ensure compliance

What you'll bringUniversity Degree or equivalent experience and/or relevant post-secondary education and experienceDrug and/or medical device product release/product disposition experienceExcellent knowledge of GMPs and Health Canada regulationsStrong communication and technical writing skillsAbility to take initiative and multitask across projectsExperience with third-party logistics and quality frameworks such as NCR/CAPA, Change Control, and DocumentationSkills in MS Office and Windows operating systems

Preferred:University Degree in Sciences/Health Sciences or equivalent experience, supplemented by further post-graduate educationExperience in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Biology, or EngineeringPrior experience with Corporate and/or MoH auditsStrong understanding of Health Canada GMP & Medical Device RegulationsProject Management experienceDecision-making skills for ambiguous situations and customer focus

We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 
The estimated salary range for this position is $72,080 - $108,120 annually, which reflects base salary as well as estimated target payout under the Management Incentive Compensation Plan. Individual pay will be determined based upon skills, expertise and experience, and the incentive, which is contingent upon company and individual performance outcomes. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview 
as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative 
requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist 
in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment 
team

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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