Senior Infusion Systems Program Lead

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional infusion pump programs, translating product, regulatory, quality, and business priorities into integrated execution plans within a highly regulated medical device environment.

You will own program scope, timelines, budgets, and risk management, guiding global teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Service, Supply Chain, and Commercial to deliver on ambitious product roadmaps and lifecycle

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in program management within regulated industries.
• Experience with electromechanical medical devices or infusion systems.
• Strong understanding of medical device lifecycle processes and design controls.
• Proven ability to deliver complex programs within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304 and related standards.
• PMP, PgMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex infusion pump programs across the full product lifecycle.
• Own program scope, timelines, budgets, resources, quality, and risk management.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, regulatory, quality, and supply chain.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans with dependencies and milestones.
• Establish governance, lead reviews, and escalate complex issues.
• Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and cybersecurity risks.
• Communicate status to senior leadership and secure resources without direct authority.
• Ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory requirements while supporting roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Life Sciences/Business

Master’s degree (optional with 8+ years)

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional infusion pump programs, translating product, regulatory, quality, and business priorities into integrated execution plans within a highly regulated medical device environment.

You will own program scope, timelines, budgets, and risk management, guiding global teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Service, Supply Chain, and Commercial to deliver on ambitious product roadmaps and lifecycle