Research Scientist II

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 Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Research Scientist II at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. We collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading teams directly, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results! Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

Your Team

We currently have an opening for a Research Scientist II in our Pharmaceuticals New Product Development team. In this role you will conduct research and design strategies to achieve the technical vision for a new or improved pharmaceutical product, applying a solid understanding of theories/practices including those from other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise. In addition to product development work, you will also have the opportunity to participate in innovation, process improvement, and/or operational excellence initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Under direction of senior scientific staff, create innovative pharmaceutical products through novel combinations of expertise within the organization. 

• Reach conclusions based on research analysis and incorporate recommendations into larger projects. Apply advanced techniques to solving difficult problems. 

• Approve technical feasibility of complex design concepts within area of expertise; advise management regarding appropriate action as pertains to the development and registration of pharmaceutical products. 

• Independently plan, execute and manage projects/programs that both span multiple disciplines and utilize established methods, techniques or approaches for the purpose of creating new pharmaceutical products. 

• Shares research outcomes, methodology and product development cycle-time reduction methods with team members and other divisional personnel. 

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

• May supervise and direct Associate and Research Scientists. 

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 10 years’ experience, MS with at least 5-7 years, or PhD with 2 + years in relevant discipline required. 

• Research lab experience includes research in GMP/QSR environment and cross-functional teamwork within the area of pharmaceuticals. 

• Formulation experience desired.

• Must possess working knowledge of specific scientific discipline governing day-to-day activities. 

• Must be able to able to carry out strategy and vision set by upper management and be able to communicate the vision to more junior associates. 

• Can effectively communicate with internal and external customers. 

• Ability to break down technical processes and effectively delegate to junior team members. 

• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to