Project Manager - Innovation & Transformation

Baxter International; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Oxford is looking for a Project Manager to lead technology adoption in their aseptic manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and risk management skills, and a passion for innovation in the pharmaceutical field. You will be responsible for evaluating new technologies, managing projects, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive organizational change. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on advancing healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5 and data integrity principles.
• Proven track record of technology evaluation and integration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging technologies for aseptic manufacturing.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop business cases for new technology implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation mindset

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or related fields

Job description

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.

Baxter is seeking an innovative and technically adept Project Manager to join our EMEA Projects & Transformation Team within our aseptic pharmaceutical Compounding business. This role requires a professional who is receptive to change, risk-aware and capable of technology evaluation, developing and delivering projects for new technologies that will transform our business. These technologies will include but not limited to novel engineering technologies, automation, vision systems, predictive analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced digital tools.

The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing, validating, and integrating emerging technologies to enhance compliance, efficiency, and business transformation. We are seeking individuals who have experience of balancing creative innovation with risk management, ensuring that new approaches are robust and meet both regulatory expectations and business objectives.

This role can be based in any of our compounding sites (Thetford, Oxford, Stockport or Croydon).

Key Responsibilities

Technology Exploration & Adoption

• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies that have the potential to transform aseptic manufacturing, validation processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Identify high-value, high-impact opportunities for technology integration, including conducting proof-of-concept studies, technology trials, and pilot activities to assess functionality, compliance, and business benefits before robust full-scale implementation.
• Drive cultural change within the organization by promoting innovation, digital adoption, and a forward-thinking mindset in teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality assurance, to validate new technologies and ensure seamless integration into existing processes.

Project and Risk Management

• Identify potential risks in project execution and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies related to aseptic manufacturing.
• Performance Monitoring, track project progress and performance metrics, adjusting plans as agreed to meet objectives.
• Conduct regular project reviews and report on status to senior management.
• Conduct risk assessments for new technologies, ensuring their safe and compliant integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Balance innovation with risk management, ensuring that new approaches meet both regulatory expectations and business objectives.

Business Case Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and present compelling business cases for new technologies, demonstrating their impact on cost efficiency, compliance enhancement, and operational excellence.
• Work cross-functionally with BAU engineering, validation, operations, IT and quality teams to implement technological innovations.
• Communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across departments.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex systems and determine where technological advancements can provide business value.
• Knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, data integrity principles, and regulatory frameworks governing validation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Commitment to delivery even in a changing environment.
• Receptive to change, with a strong ability to adapt and drive through technological advancements.
• A strategic thinker who can respectfully challenge traditional approaches and propose innovative yet compliant solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Risk-aware but not risk-averse, with the ability to balance innovation with compliance and operational safety.

If you are passionate about engineering innovation, validation, and technology adoption in the pharmaceutical industry, we invite you to apply and be a key driver of transformational change in our company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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