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Senior Manager - Research & Development

Req # JR - 165492 Location Bajos de Haina, Provincia de San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic Job Category Research and Development Date posted 03/28/2025
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Overview

This is where new knowledge is discovered. Baxter’s Research and Development teams work cross functionally to innovate, develop and introduce creative solutions for patients needs globally. From Scientists to Engineers, your work creates the products that save and sustain lives.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Research and Development team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Courage
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Drives Results

Senior Manager - Research & Development

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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

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Your role at Baxter

Function as Product Design Owner for changes in manufacturing process. Member of the Leadership Team in the manufacturing plant.

Proactively prioritizes and balance utilization of resources and provides technical direction to staff.

Utilizes solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time, and budget. Acknowledged in the plant for input on programs of some magnitude.

Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing responsibilities. Manages a team of R&D Engineers, based in the facility, in support of the global R&D team to develop and maintain the dispensable portfolio.

What you'll be doing

  • Function as R&D Liaison with team ensuring alignment between R&D and Plant.

  • Responsible for the oversight of ongoing changes to the product, assessing their impact on the final product, and ensuring vital actions are taken to maintain product quality and patient safety.

  • Build and support product designs and that align with the ever-evolving needs and preferences of users.

  • Function as (and develop locally) the Product Risk Management Owner (PRMO). Responsible for minimizing risks associated with the product by implementing effective mitigation strategies and maintaining comprehensive risk documentation.

  • Lead Design Transfer activities for New Product introduction and Sustaining projects.

  • Understand strategic imperatives to project success and work with Plant leadership to develop plans that incorporate R&D practices and customer needs into plant plans and activities.

  • Develop effective project landmarks and schedules; identify project risks that may jeopardize project schedules and highlight effective mitigations; accountable for successfully meeting agreed upon landmarks for key projects. Understand and effectively connect with partners about the market niche, driven forces influencing the project, and how the project fits into the business’ strategic focus/plan.

  • Ensure that team objectives align with key corporate strategic programs. Hire, develop, manage, and retain team. Build and maintain employee and interpersonal development by providing direction, constructive feedback, recognition, and motivation.

  • Drive the team to solve problems expeditiously through the use of multiple subject areas (such as DMAIC tools) and technical principles.

  • Provide leadership to team members, guiding them in terms of prioritization, problem resolution, process clarification, referrals to appropriate experts, etc. Proactively prioritize and balance utilization of resources allocated to projects; see opportunities to cross-train, back-fill.

  • Develop recommendations for outside resources as the need arises.

  • Build a professional network both internally within the business unit and locally outside of Baxter. Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development.

What you'll bring

1. Engineering professional and 13 years of related experience

2. Technical Management, Project Management, Leadership.

3. Advance level of English.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Bachelor's Degree (±16 years) - Engineering, English

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Reagan, Senior Research Scientist in the United States

“For me, the best thing about working at Baxter is being able to do work that’s important to people—especially patients—outside of Baxter's walls. Inside our walls, I get to work with a fantastic team, and we know we're making a difference.”

Meet Karthik, Director of Renal Care R&D - Digital Health & Co-President of the Asian Leadership Network Business Resource Group, United States

“I’m excited about my role because I believe that digital initiatives can make a tremendous impact on lives by allowing people to access the same therapies and have similar care — whether in a hospital, a healthcare clinic, or the patient’s home — anywhere in the world.”

Meet Amitha, Research Associate in India

“Coming from a non-healthcare academic background, my current role has offered ample opportunities to learn a lot of new things. Leaders at Baxter are motivating, help us grow and provide a collaborative environment. The role gives me opportunities to have technical discussions with peers and subject matter experts globally, to learn interacting with customers, and manage project deadlines and deliverables. I am excited about shaping my career here at Baxter.”

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