This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
We’re Hiring: Operations Manager
Location: Thetford
Excitement level: Off the charts
Brand-new department. Groundbreaking technology. A chance to shape the future.
We’re making a major investment in innovation: launching a state-of-the-art, purpose-built compounding department in Thetford.
This is not business as usual. We’re introducing semi-automation to transform productivity, reduce manual processes, and lead the way in compounding excellence where you will be providing patients with life saving chemotherapy and antibiotics.
Now all we need is you — a proven leader ready to take the reins.
The Role
As our new Operations Manager, you’ll build and lead a brand-new team in a highly regulated GMP environment.
You’ll be the engine behind our operational processes, collaborating across functions, developing capacity plans, and ensuring we meet the highest regulatory standards.
What You’ll Drive
- Leadership of day-to-day compounding operations
- Cross-functional collaboration with QA, engineering, and supply chain
- Capacity planning and resource optimization
- Continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma – we love it!)
- Budget and financial performance
- Building a strong, high-performing team from the ground up
Someone With
Who we’re looking for:
- Leadership experience in pharmaceuticals or medical devices (GMP is a must!)
- Passion for process improvement and operational excellence
- A leader able to motivate and drive a team
- Financial acumen and strong analytical mindset
- A team-first mentality and the drive to make things happen under tight timelines
You’ll be joining a collaborative culture, working alongside two other top-tier Operations Managers, and shaping a department from scratch,
with brand-new equipment and a strong leadership team behind you.
If this sounds like your kind of challenge then apply today. We cant wait to hear from you!
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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