Infusion Pump Sustaining Program Lead

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off (20–35 days)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead infusion pump sustaining core teams, providing leadership and direction to assigned projects in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The role ensures sustained product performance, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and timely execution of changes, coordinating across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field preferred with 8+ years total combined experience or Masters with 5+ years.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional global teams within electromechanical medical devices.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience interfacing with global manufacturing, external vendors and supply chain organizations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter able to manage change and drive decisions.
• Understanding and experience in GMP and product development process requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining program for infusion pump products, including design changes, process improvements, supplier changes, and obsolescence mitigation within the Infusion Therapies and Technologies (ITT)
• Own the integrated project plan, schedule, scope, budget, and risk management for sustaining activities.
• Prioritize sustaining initiatives aligned with safety, compliance, business continuity, cost, and customer impact.
• Guarantee identification and communication of project risks, devise risk plans, and guide teams in proactive risk handling.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support long-term product roadmap planning, including end-of-life and transition strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in sustaining processes, governance, and execution efficiency.
• Engage with external partners and vendors

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Global teams coordination

PMP certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead infusion pump sustaining core teams, providing leadership and direction to assigned projects in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The role ensures sustained product performance, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and timely execution of changes, coordinating across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Commercial teams.