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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.\nOur 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.\nHere, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.\nThe Senior Manager, AI Strategy & Enterprise QRS Systems is responsible for leading the strategy, design, development, and enterprise deployment of AI-enabled platforms and digital systems across Baxter’s Quality, Regulatory, and Patient Safety organization. This role owns the identification of operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and process fragmentation across QRS functions and translates those findings into scalable digital solutions that serve the global network.\nThis role operates across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, and Data Science - functioning as the primary bridge between QRS business needs and technology execution. The role owns the full product lifecycle of multiple enterprise systems simultaneously, from discovery and feasibility through architecture, build, validation, deployment, training, adoption, and continuous improvement.\nResponsibilities include AI solution design, build-versus-buy evaluation, vendor assessment, product architecture definition, enterprise application development and maintenance, and system readiness for global deployment in regulated environments.\nThis role also owns the organization’s Digital & AI Fluency Program - an enterprise initiative that equips QRS professionals with the skills, frameworks, and tools to apply AI, automation, and modern digital capabilities in their daily work. This dual responsibility - building enterprise systems and building workforce capability - defines the scope and strategic position of this role within the QRS organization.\nThis position directly supports operational excellence, enterprise digital transformation, and Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nEnterprise AI & Digital Strategy\nLead the end-to-end strategy, roadmap, and delivery of AI-enabled digital solutions across the QRS organization - spanning quality operations, regulatory intelligence, audit readiness, investigation management, document governance, post-market surveillance, patient safety reporting, supplier oversight, and workforce enablement.\nIdentify operational inefficiencies, compliance risks, and process fragmentation across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Patient Safety functions by working directly with QRS leaders, site teams, and cross-functional partners - then translate those findings into enterprise-grade digital solutions.\nDefine product vision and system architecture in partnership with IT engineering, Data Science, and enterprise technology teams to ensure scalability, regulatory compliance, integration readiness, and long-term sustainability.\nOwn build-versus-buy decisions by evaluating feasibility, total cost of ownership, compliance requirements, user experience, vendor capabilities, and strategic alignment.\nCreate comprehensive business cases and cost-benefit analyses for new capabilities, quantifying impact on cycle time, labor efficiency, risk mitigation, and enterprise value creation.\nConduct vendor evaluations (RFI/RFP) for potential third-party solutions and coordinate across Legal, Procurement, Digital, IT, and QRS stakeholders.\nEnterprise Platform Design, Development & Lifecycle Management\nDesign, build, deploy, and maintain multiple concurrent enterprise digital platforms serving global Quality, Regulatory, and Patient Safety operations across all manufacturing and CQARA sites globally.\nManage the full product lifecycle from discovery and feasibility through architecture, build, validation, launch, adoption, and continuous improvement - ensuring alignment with regulatory priorities, patient safety imperatives, business strategy, and user needs.\nTranslate complex, multi-step QRS workflows into end-to-end digital solutions that reduce manual effort, improve documentation quality, strengthen compliance posture, and accelerate decision-making across functions.\nArchitect and deploy AI agents, intelligent automation, and machine learning solutions using LLMs, NLP, OCR, document intelligence, and Microsoft Copilot Studio to address high-volume, high-impact QRS processes at scale.\nEnsure all digital and AI solutions are designed with appropriate guardrails for regulatory compliance, data integrity, auditability, and responsible use in GxP environments.\nPartner with site Quality leaders, Regulatory Affairs teams, Patient Safety stakeholders, QMRs, and plant leadership to ground every platform in operational reality - ensuring solutions are practical, adoption-ready, and built to address documented process needs.\nAI Innovation & Responsible AI Adoption\nServe as the organization’s primary AI subject matter expert, advising QRS leadership, IT, and cross-functional partners on practical AI applications, emerging capabilities, and strategic opportunities.\nLead the integration of Generative AI capabilities into enterprise QRS workflows, including automated document intelligence, regulatory impact analysis, investigation assistance, compliance scoring, trend detection, and intelligent correspondence generation.\nEnsure responsible AI governance by embedding compliance, auditability, and data integrity standards into every AI solution from design through deployment.\nContribute to and advise on enterprise-wide AI initiatives, strengthening alignment between IT infrastructure and QRS’s AI adoption roadmap.\nDigital & AI Fluency Program Ownership\nOwn the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of Baxter’s Digital & AI Fluency Program - the enterprise initiative that equips QRS professionals with the skills, frameworks, and confidence to apply AI, automation, and modern digital tools in their daily work.\nDevelop role-based learning paths, automation libraries, scenario-based training, and hands-on workshops that connect digital tools to real QRS workflows and measurable outcomes.\nDeliver training sessions, AI Office Hours, and direct coaching to build capability across all levels - from site QA/QC and regulatory professionals to QRS leadership - fostering a culture of continuous learning and digital adoption.\nDesign measurement frameworks including baseline assessments, adoption metrics, and behavior-change indicators to demonstrate program ROI and inform ongoing investment.\nPartner with HR, L&D, and enterprise learning platforms to integrate fluency pathways into existing talent development infrastructure.\nCommunication, Change Management & Organizational Enablement\nDevelop and lead the communication strategy for digital QRS initiatives, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment from manufacturing sites to the Global QRS Leadership Team.\nTranslate technical AI capabilities and complex system changes into clear messaging tailored to executive leadership, site teams, regulatory partners, patient safety stakeholders, and cross-functional audiences.\nOwn the change management approach for enterprise digital deployments, including readiness assessments, stakeholder alignment, adoption planning, and sustained post-launch support.\nDrive organizational adoption by connecting technology deployments to measurable workflow improvements and embedding change management into the product lifecycle from discovery through post-launch.\nCross-Functional & External Engagement\nOperate as the strategic connector between QRS, IT, Data Science, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing - ensuring digital solutions are designed with enterprise-wide context and adopted across organizational boundaries.\nRepresent QRS’s digital transformation agenda in enterprise forums, technology governance reviews, and cross-functional strategy sessions.\nEngage with external industry organizations and regulatory bodies to maintain awareness of digital quality and regulatory trends, emerging standards, and AI governance developments that impact Baxter’s strategy.\nLead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, process optimization) and translate process redesign outcomes into technology-ready automation opportunities.\nEducation and Experience\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communications, or related discipline).\n7+ years of progressive experience spanning digital product design, enterprise systems strategy, workflow analysis, technology implementation, and cross-functional program leadership in complex or regulated environments.\nDemonstrated success designing, building, and deploying internal digital products at enterprise scale - including AI-enabled platforms, operational systems, or workflow automation solutions serving global organizations.\nHands-on experience integrating Generative AI and machine learning capabilities into business workflows (e.g., document intelligence, automated correspondence, classification models, investigation support, and decision assistance).\nProven ability to create and deliver enterprise-wide training and enablement programs that drive technology adoption, behavioral change, and measurable capability development across large, distributed workforces.\nExperience leading cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Data Science, and senior business stakeholders at the VP and Director level.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical and regulatory complexity into actionable guidance for diverse audiences.\nExperience developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI frameworks that quantify enterprise system impact and justify strategic investment.\nPreferred\nExecutive education in business analytics, AI/ML, or digital transformation from a top-tier institution.\nFull-stack software development or engineering background with hands-on platform-building experience.\nCloud infrastructure certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent).\nExperience in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries (FDA, ISO 13485, GxP, CMMI).\nProficiency with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Tableau, Oracle APEX, and enterprise data visualization tools.\nExperience leading or contributing to maturity frameworks (CMMI, Six Sigma, Lean) at the enterprise level.\nCross-industry leadership experience that brings pattern recognition, operational adaptability, and unconventional problem-solving perspectives to enterprise transformation.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. 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