Vantive: Building on Legacy
Baxter is separating its ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive will leverage our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide exceptional care worldwide. We believe Vantive will solidify our leadership in kidney care, while offering meaningful opportunities for those who join us.
At Vantive, you will become part of a focused community driven to improve patients' lives globally. Together, we will revolutionize kidney care and vital organ support.
The Sr Manager, Fulfillment Services, serves as the KidneyCo relationship manager for Baxter's fulfillment related services, ensuring bi-directional services are provided per agreement(s). This leader drives the closure of Manufacturing Services Agreements (MSAs) and Transition Services Agreements (TSAs) between parties.
Key Responsibilities
* Manages all aspects of the fulfillment services relationship for KidneyCo and Baxter, acting as the region or distribution centers lead.
* Meets or exceeds business needs relating to quality, delivery, and cost, including supply continuity and cost management.
* Liaises between KidneyCo Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain, including Planning and Manufacturing.
* Supports critical initiatives and contract negotiations for long-term relationship stability and success.
* Leads business review meetings or governance structures with Baxter, driving continuous improvement.
* Assists in developing metrics to analyze performance.
* Supports Finance in managing invoices, tracking issues, and resolution.
* Drives closure of short-term MSAs or TSAs, coordinating with Legal and Finance when necessary.
* Identifies efficiency and capacity improvements.
Requirements
* Demonstrated leadership experience in a fulfillment setting, with issue resolution and win-win solutions.
* Strong communication skills (oral, written, interpersonal) and problem-solving ability.
* Ability to communicate problems at various organizational levels, including C-Suite.
* Breadth of knowledge across pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain, Quality Systems, and regulatory requirements.
* Financial acumen, including cost management and budget experience.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills for multiple projects.
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and 7 years required; Pharmaceuticals and/or Medical Device supply chain experience preferred.
Baxter Benefits
* Pension contribution
* Private Health Insurance
* 25 days holidays
* Annual Bonus scheme