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Program Manager R&D

Req # JR - 153429 Location Round Lake, Illinois, United States Job Category Research and Development Date posted 11/07/2024
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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

Program Manager R&D

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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. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives.

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a R&D Program Manager at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. Its challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate multi-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading an impactful team, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results.

Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others. When you join Baxter in this role, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to act, you stay calm under pressure!

What you'll be doing:

Project Manager will support and provide business and technical leadership for one or more projects within the Solution and Containers product development team.

  • Accountable for cross functional team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend.
  • Leads team in defining project strategies, developing goals, and ensuring project scope is defined and controlled.
  • Continuously interacts with all functional levels of management during effective communication across teams and stakeholders.
  • Ensures identification and communication of project risk, development of risk plans and leads teams in the proactive management of risk responsible strategies.
  • Anticipates potential conflict situations and proactive solutions and manages conflict situations in results in a win-win outcome.
  • Leads teams to identify and implement continuous improvements.
  • Works with and supports other program managers to ensure successful launch of new products.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree - Life sciences, chemical engineering or biotech disciplines preferred with 8+ years or Masters with 6+ years
  • 3+ years of experience in project management
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional global teams in the medical industry (pharma or biotech)
  • Experience across the full project lifecycle (discovery, requirements definition, development, launch and sustaining)
  • Knowledge of regulatory pathways for drugs, biologics or combination devices
  • Strong business acumen
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated self-starter who can quickly and efficiently manage continuous change; willing to challenge the norm when needed and drive to decisions
  • Understanding and experience in good manufacturing procedures, good laboratory and product development process requirements
  • Ability to work within a global team to understand project requests and translate requirements to the final project deliverables
  • Experience in creating and maintaining project deliverables (such as project timelines, meeting minutes, status reports)
  • Knowledge of device and drug regulatory requirements

Not required but nice to have:

  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • Experience leading global R&D teams

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $120,000 to $165,000 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. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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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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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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