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What they do

Baxter makes healthcare products, and its mission is to save and sustain lives. The board names medical devices with their own software, pharmaceuticals and sterile injectables, and clinical nutrition. Baxter was founded in 1931 on the belief that every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life.

What they value

• Save and sustain lives.
• Courage, trust, and collaboration.
• Every person takes ownership and makes an impact.
• Efficient and effective operations.
• Hold each other accountable for exceptional results.
• Equitable and more transparent pay.

Where they hire

More than half the roles are in the United States, at plants and offices such as Skaneateles, Round Lake, Marion, Deerfield, and Batesville. India has 34 roles, mostly in Bangalore, with others in Gurgaon. Some sales and project roles are remote. United States postings say the company cannot sponsor a work visa.

Teams and roles

Plant and quality roles are the largest group, with engineering and sales beside them.

• Manufacturing: production technicians, assemblers, material handlers, maintenance mechanics, and manufacturing supervisors, often on shifts.
• Quality and regulatory: quality inspectors, quality engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, and pharmacovigilance data analysts.
• Software engineering in Bangalore: principal and senior software engineers, test automation engineers, and software development managers.
• Engineering: controls engineers, manufacturing engineers, and field service technicians.
• Sales and marketing: clinical sales account managers, virtual sales specialists, pharma sales in India, and clinical nutrition marketing.
• Corporate: finance, SEC reporting, talent acquisition, and strategic partnerships.

What they look for

Postings split required and preferred qualifications. Office roles ask for a bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business field, and many prefer an advanced degree. Years vary widely, from two years for a maintenance mechanic to fifteen or more for a global head. Plant roles accept a high school diploma with technical experience, and some list physical needs, such as lifting up to 50 pounds. Quality roles ask for knowledge of ISO 13485 and QSR part 820. Communication and work across functions come up often.