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Senior Director, Research and Innovation, Advanced Surgery

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United States , Deerfield

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Salary:

216000.00 - 297000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Baxter’s Advanced Surgery division ($1+B) offers a portfolio of clinically proven biological products and medical devices used in surgical procedures for hemostasias, tissue sealing, adhesion prevention, bone & tissue repair and microsurgery as well as best-in-class programs to provide a holistic approach to optimizing surgical care. As the Senior Director, Research & Innovation, Advanced Surgery, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of early-stage research, technology development, and external innovation. You will shape the future of surgery by advancing next-generation hemostats, sealants, tissue regeneration, and combination products that integrate drug, biologic, and device technologies. You will drive the research strategy, build a robust innovation portfolio, and forge partnerships that enable differentiated drug-device solutions for complex surgical needs.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define and execute the long-range research and innovation strategy for Advanced Surgery, with a focus on drug/device combination technologies, local drug delivery, biologics, and biomaterials
  • Identify and prioritize emerging science and technology opportunities in areas such as anti-adhesion, infection prevention, wound healing, hemostasis, tissue regeneration, and controlled drug release
  • Build and manage a multi-year innovation portfolio that balances internal R&D programs with external partnerships and exploratory research
  • Provide scientific leadership in the design and development of local and regional drug delivery solutions, including formulation, stability, and release kinetics
  • Guide preclinical strategy and translational science to enable robust development pathways for drug-device combination products
  • Partner closely with Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, and CMC functions to ensure alignment with drug development requirements and regulatory frameworks
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers across biomaterials, drug delivery, pharmaceutical sciences, and surgical technologies
  • Foster a culture of scientific excellence, creativity, and executional rigor
  • Ensure effective transition of early concepts to product development programs through disciplined stage-gate processes
  • Establish strategic collaborations with academic centers, startups, and industry partners to accelerate access to emerging technologies and novel drug delivery approaches
  • Lead technical assessments and due diligence for external opportunities (licensing, acquisition, co-development)
  • Represent Baxter as a scientific and innovation thought leader at key conferences, consortiums, and industry forums
  • Drive measurable impact on Baxter Advanced Surgery’s innovation pipeline through new IP generation, platform extensions, and early-stage development programs
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize portfolio value and strategic alignment
  • Partner with commercial, medical, and clinical functions to ensure innovation aligns with unmet surgical needs and market opportunities

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline. Advanced business degree a plus
  • 15+ years of progressive R&D leadership experience in medical devices, drug delivery, or combination product development
  • Demonstrated expertise in biomaterial implants, drug formulation, delivery technologies, and translational science
  • Proven track record advancing programs from concept through IND-enabling or equivalent preclinical/early development stages
  • Experience with regulatory strategy and clinical pathways for drug-device combination products
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and organizational leadership skills
  • Must possess strong knowledge of scientific disciplines and solid knowledge of related disciplines. Specific knowledge of Oxidized Cellulose, PEG Hydrogels (for tissue sealing and drug delivery), Fibrin Sealants, Gelatin, Collagen, Recombinant drug development, and Synthetic implantable biomaterials is required
  • Knowledge of quality and general business systems
  • Must possess strong ability to negotiate for resources and influence others internally and externally
  • Must be able to set strategic direction for the organization and broadly communicate the vision
  • Ability to operate on a much broader scope
What we offer:
  • Support for Parents
  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development
  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer
  • medical and dental coverage that start on day one
  • insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • educational assistance programs
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
  • family and medical leaves of absence
  • paid parental leave
  • commuting benefits
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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