Sr. Project Manager

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. 

Your role at Baxter:

This document outlines the job requirements and responsibilities for the Sr. Project Manager position at Baxter in Medina. The Sr. Project Manager provides leadership for major programs, leading teams through the development and implementation processes. They will assist in building arguments leading to approval and collaborate with Baxter sites globally. This person will harmonize with and influence senior collaborators and will ensure projects are on-time and on budget.

Your team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.

Join our multinational organization to collaborate with diverse individuals, explore various aspects of our portfolio, and receive support from our encouraging leadership team for continuous growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Accountable for project/program team performance, program schedule and execution, budget commitments, and spend.
• Collaborates through program updates and reviews updates with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and collaborators.
• Ensures proactive identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plans, and proactive management of risk response strategies.
• Identifies potential conflict situations and proactively finds solutions to handle them optimally and promote positive outcomes.
• Enhances business results by continuously improving the organization's ability to complete programs from identification through implementation.
• - Conflict Resolution - Anticipates difficult situations and guides the team to proactive business solutions resulting in effective and agreed-upon outcomes.
• May handle all segment activities for acquisition integration projects ensuring value targets are realized.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree (MBA) is preferred.  
• 7+ years of experience leading complex projects/programs including management experience with demonstrated success leading multi-site, global or enterprise-wide programs is required.
• Experience working in a regulated medical products industry is required.
• Experience working in an Operations functional area or site is preferred.  

• PMI or IPMA or equivalent certification is desired.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory or Clinical Practices and Product Development Process requirements.
• Expertise in all aspects of program management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop others.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to optimally perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Work well under tight deadlines.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $136,000.00 - $187,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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