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Sr. Specialist, Quality Ecm

2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/ B.Pharma/ M.Pharma/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🏷️ Position Title:

Sr. Specialist, Quality ECM
Req #: JR - 171758
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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🧭 Position Overview

This role is part of Baxter’s Global Quality team, supporting External Contract Manufacturers (ECMs) to ensure compliance with Baxter’s quality standards and global regulatory requirements. You will lead quality activities associated with technical transfers, audits, compliance, CAPAs, and more—making a direct impact on patient safety and product quality.


🎯 Key Responsibilities

🔗 ECM Management

  • Act as the primary Quality contact for assigned ECM partnerships.

  • Support onboarding of new ECMs to meet Baxter’s quality expectations.

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of Quality Agreements with ECMs.

  • Execute technical transfer activities with Product Quality and Design Quality teams.

🧪 Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure ECMs maintain a constant state of inspection readiness.

  • Participate in regulatory inspections and Baxter audits at ECM sites.

  • Conduct risk assessments, define mitigation actions, and monitor CAPA implementation.

  • Review and approve Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) reports for Baxter products at ECMs.

📊 Performance Monitoring

  • Define and track quality performance metrics for ECMs.

  • Report deviations, complaints, change controls, and ensure timely resolution.

  • Perform batch release responsibilities for products manufactured at ECMs.

🚨 Escalation & Issue Resolution

  • Escalate and manage ECM-related quality issues under the Field Action process.

  • Handle ECM Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) and assess potential product impact.

  • Execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and manage quality notifications from ECMs.

  • Identify when escalation to SCARs/NCRs is necessary.

🔄 System & Process Improvement

  • Improve/develop Quality Management Systems (QMS) at selected ECMs.

  • Support SCAR closure, supplier compliance improvements, and regulatory readiness.

  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance teams across global Baxter sites.


📌 Qualifications & Competencies

🎓 Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

  • Relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, or Contract Manufacturing environments (preferred in pharmaceutical or medical device industry).

💡 Skills & Attributes

  • Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, and global regulatory standards.

  • Experience with technical transfer, risk management, and batch release.

  • Effective communicator with cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience handling audits, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls.


🧬 Ideal Candidate Traits (Success Profile)

  • Detail Oriented

  • Continuous Learner

  • Courageous

  • Collaborative

  • Critical Thinker

  • Influential


🌱 Benefits

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education & Professional Development

  • Employee Health & Well-being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days Annually for Volunteering


📍 Work Location

Baxter India – Ahmedabad Office
Navratna Corporate Park

  • Tower A, Ground Floor

  • Tower B, 21st & 22nd Floor
    Ahmedabad – 380058
    Gujarat, India


⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.


Reasonable Accommodations

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