Internal Auditor

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Joining Baxter’s Internal Audit team means stepping into a role where your work directly supports a mission to save and sustain lives. As a nearly 100‑year‑old global leader in medical technology, Baxter offers the stability of a long‑established organization along with the opportunity to influence meaningful change. Internal Audit is a highly visible function here, giving you broad exposure across the business, access to senior leaders, and a strong pipeline for future roles in finance, operations, and beyond.

You’ll gain insight into how a global company operates, contribute to initiatives that improve patient care worldwide, and benefit from competitive benefits and development opportunities that support both your career and your life outside of work.

This is an exciting time to join Baxter’s Internal Audit team as we continue to bring the function fully in‑house after years of outsourcing. The team is highly supportive, focused on development, and committed to providing pathways to rotate across the business as you grow. The role offers diverse project exposure across commercial audits, financial audits, compliance, and strategic initiatives, along with travel opportunities, certification support, and dedicated training time for professional development.

With a collaborative culture and flexible work arrangements, this position provides the chance to make an impact while building a long‑term career at Baxter.

As an Internal Auditor at Baxter, you will be responsible for using a risk‑based approach, assisting with planning for and performing audit testing procedures for financial and operational audits, management consulting projects, SOX testing, and other projects, in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards.

This position is based at our Deerfield, IL headquarters on a hybrid schedule and includes up to 25% domestic and international travel. The role requires collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones.

• Under the supervision of the senior auditor or manager assist in performing a variety of financial, operational and other projects according to the internal audit plan by understanding processes, identifying key risks, and contributing to scoping discussions.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks, control gaps, deficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct testing of transactions and internal controls.
• Leverage audit software and data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Optro) to perform testing and analytics.
• Validate adherence to company policies, procedures, or other relevant requirements.
• Document audit procedures, findings, and evidence in work papers accurately and completely.
• Draft clear and concise audit findings and help communicate preliminary observations to audit seniors or manager.
• Escalate issues to senior auditors or manager when appropriate.
• Embed a culture of dedication and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit department and auditees.
• Support with SOX testing activities, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field.
• Technical and financial knowledge, including internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and accounting principles (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).
• 1+ years of progressive relevant experience, preferably audit experience in the Big 4…