Vantive : A New Company Built On Our Legacy
Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive
* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.
At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.
* Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
Summary :
The Associate Director for Environmental Compliance and Sustainability is the lead role for Vantive’s Environmental Compliance Strategy and execution, as well as sustainability strategy and goal execution.
This role provides leadership for developing and deploying environmental compliance policies, management system elements, sustainability goals, and related programs. It also leads key environmental technical projects across Vantive, managing internal and external resources effectively.
The individual in this position promotes enterprise-wide EHS risk mitigation and advances global, multi-media Environmental Programs. They build collaborative partnerships, involve stakeholders, influence business decisions, and align strategies to ensure successful completion of external sustainability commitments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
* Develop ongoing sustainability strategies in partnership with various departments (Corporate Responsibility, Communications, Investor Relations, Legal, etc.).
* Lead all aspects of sustainability strategy, including materiality assessments and goal setting.
* Develop, deploy, track, and report on sustainability goals for the company.
* Provide sustainability information for customer queries, RFPs, and tenders.
* Coordinate sustainability reporting (REACH, WEEE, batteries, packaging reports, etc.).
* Address emerging and existing sustainability regulations (e.g., CSRD, CSDD) by evaluating impacts and developing strategies.
* Support the development and implementation of EHS&S standards, programs, and processes.
* Advance environmental programmatic strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and management system requirements.
* Track and report environmental compliance metrics.
* Engage with business units to implement environmental projects and solutions.
* Collaborate across the organization to improve environmental policies and management systems based on feedback.
* Liaise with legal, vendors, and regulators to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
* Identify and address EHS&S management gaps, develop corrective actions, and foster continuous improvement.
* Use enterprise EHS&S data for risk-based planning and evaluation of trends.
* Communicate sustainability impacts to leadership and influence strategy.
Qualifications :
* Experience managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
* Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
* Leadership experience in diverse, fast-paced environments.
* Proven ability to develop and implement strategic goals.
* Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Ability to interpret scientific and statistical data.
* Excellent communication skills for detailed inquiries and presentations.
* Understanding of manufacturing and operational processes.
* Focus on continuous improvement; Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
* Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Education and/or Experience :
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