Manager, R&D Project Management,

Baxter International Inc.; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Commuting benefits

Employee discount program

Parental leave

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Project Manager, R&D to lead innovative projects, guide both business and technical teams, and ensure alignment with our mission to save and sustain lives. You will analyze finances, coordinate with collaborators, and negotiate internal agreements to deliver high-impact connectivity products from concept to completion.

The role requires extensive project management experience in software/medical products, strong leadership, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of product lifecycle experience, including 5 years of PM handling multi-site projects in software/medical products.
• Experience leading teams using SAFe or Agile frameworks is a strong plus.
• R&D Engineering background is beneficial, non-technical backgrounds may be considered.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for all levels under pressure.
• PM certs such as PMP or Agile certification are valued.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for core team performance, project schedule, budgets, and spend.
• Lead strategy definition, goals, scope control for projects.
• Maintain cross-functional communications across management levels.
• Identify risks, develop risk plans, and manage responses proactively.
• Anticipate and resolve conflicts to achieve mutually beneficial results.
• Drive continuous progress by guiding the core team from concept to execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile / SAFe experience

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

R&D Engineering background

PMP or Agile certification

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.

Your Role at Baxter

As a Project Manager, R&D at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will lead innovative projects to improve our product portfolio and patient care. You will offer both business and technical guidance, supporting project teams developing connectivity products from start to finish. Your duties include financial analysis, communicating with collaborators, and negotiating internal agreements. You will make sure all projects align with our mission to save and sustain lives, delivering smooth implementation and outstanding results.

What You'll Do

• Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments, and spend.
• Lead the team in defining project strategies, developing goals, and ensuring project scope is strictly defined and controlled.
• Continuously interact with all functions and levels of management to ensure effective ongoing communications across teams and collaborators.
• Ensure identification and communication of project risks, formulate risk plans, and direct the core team in the proactive management of risk response strategies.
• Anticipate potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manage conflict situations to reach mutually beneficial results.
• Direct the core team to recognize and carry out continuous progress initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 10+ years of prior product lifecycle experience, including 5 years of project management experience with proven success directing multi-site projects in the software and medical products industry. Experience in leading teams using SAFe or Agile frameworks is a strong plus.
• An R&D Engineering background is beneficial, though candidates with a non-technical background, including Software/Computer Science, may also be considered.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, manage challenging conversations, and perform under pressure.
• Outstanding organizational and technical project management skills are essential, including leading a team from concept through execution, identifying scope, schedule, budget, and leading the team to success.
• PMP or Agile certification

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $176,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits At Baxter (except For Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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