Vice President, Global Quality Assurance, Medical Devices & Surgery Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Global Quality Assurance for Medical Devices and Surgery. This executive leadership role is pivotal in setting and driving the quality strategy across three global medical device businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening quality systems, guiding critical product decisions, and building a high-performing organization that ensures innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient safety. The role involves shaping quality at an enterprise level, establishing governance and operating practices, and leading a diverse, global quality organization. The VP will also be a key partner to global regulatory authorities, business leaders, and cross-functional teams, and will be expected to make timely, well-informed decisions that impact product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Applicants for the Vice President, Global Quality Assurance position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or a related function within a highly regulated industry, with at least 10 years in senior quality or operations leadership roles. Deep medical device expertise and advanced knowledge of global medical device quality and regulatory requirements are essential. The role requires a leader with a proven track record of making risk-based decisions and influencing senior leaders, regulators, and external partners. A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, along with advanced quality, regulatory, or business credentials. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing leaders and working across diverse cultures and regulatory environments.

Hiring Company

Baxter International Inc.