Strategic Leader, Infusion Systems R&D Platform

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 232,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, R&D Platform Leader for Infusion Systems.

You will lead the development and sustainability of the Platform, ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy, while working with regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing teams to drive patient-centered solutions. Reporting to the VP, R&D - Infusion Systems, Nutrition, and PMO, you will guide a distributed team across multiple sites and locations, including Illinois, New York, Malta, and India, with a

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive R&D leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading complex product development programs and multi-site teams.
• Deep understanding of medical device development and regulatory requirements (FDA/ISO/design controls).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term R&D strategy for Infusion Systems platform.
• Lead new product development, platform enhancements, and sustaining engineering initiatives.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with commercial, clinical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and program management.

Skills

R&D leadership

Medical devices

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering/CS (Masters/PhD preferred)

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, R&D Platform Leader for Infusion Systems.

You will lead the development and sustainability of the Platform, ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy, while working with regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing teams to drive patient-centered solutions. Reporting to the VP, R&D - Infusion Systems, Nutrition, and PMO, you will guide a distributed team across multiple sites and locations, including Illinois, New York, Malta, and India, with a