Strategic Project Manager, Healthcare & Life Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible workplace policy (onsite days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a strategic Project Manager to drive complex, high-impact programs across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. You will align objectives, requirements, and priorities to achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will lead multi-site initiatives, manage budgets, identify risks, and guide teams through product lifecycle milestones. Strong communication and a track record in regulated environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of 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.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, drive execution, and deliver results across diverse teams.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Demonstrated success managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments. PMP, PMI, IPMA, or equivalent 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

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Financial management

Problem-solving

Regulatory experience

PM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

PM certification (PMP/PMI/IPMA) preferred

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a strategic Project Manager to drive complex, high-impact programs across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. You will align objectives, requirements, and priorities to achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will lead multi-site initiatives, manage budgets, identify risks, and guide teams through product lifecycle milestones. Strong communication and a track record in regulated environments are essential.