Strategic Project Manager - Healthcare Innovation

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

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a strategic Project Manager to drive complex, high-impact programs at our Advanced Surgery business. You will lead cross-functional teams from concept through execution, aligning objectives with technical and operational priorities to achieve measurable results.

The role requires 8+ years in project management, a engineering background, and experience in regulated industries. You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage budgets, assess risks, and ensure on-time launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, multi-site initiatives.
• Experience within regulated industries, preferably medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing.
• PMP, PMI, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, cross-functional projects that support business growth, product development, and operational excellence.
• Build alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, regulatory, and commercial teams.
• Develop and execute project plans that deliver results on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives.
• Drive data-informed decision making through financial analysis, resource planning, market insights, and investment evaluations.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges before they impact project success.
• Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to influence decisions, secure alignment, and accelerate execution.
• Guide teams through product lifecycle management processes and key stage-gate milestones.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion operational excellence by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure successful project launches while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer impact.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

PMP/PMI/IPMA certification

Job description

Baxter is seeking a strategic Project Manager to drive complex, high-impact programs at our Advanced Surgery business. You will lead cross-functional teams from concept through execution, aligning objectives with technical and operational priorities to achieve measurable results.

The role requires 8+ years in project management, a engineering background, and experience in regulated industries. You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage budgets, assess risks, and ensure on-time launches