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Project Manager, R&D (Hybrid)
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.
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Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
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Paid Time Off
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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
Project Manager, R&D (Hybrid)
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!
Your Team
This position reports to the Director of Program Management, and is responsible for program definition, leadership, and communication across a portfolio of product development, sustaining, or improvement projects within the Medication Delivery Global Business.
What you'll be doing
Provide business and technical leadership for a significant program(s) within the Medication Delivery Business.
Leads cross-functional teams in defining program strategies, planning, defining scope, execution, developing goals, monitoring and program closure.
Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend.
Provide cross-functional leadership ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.
Manage all financial aspects of assigned projects, from initiation through close, which may include capital expenditures, functional expenses, and program positioning.
Lead teams in timely resolution of issues, including development of technical solutions, project and resourcing plans, and budgets.
Lead small or medium-complexity programs independently or will lead portions of a large-complexity program under the direction of a senior Program Manager.
Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and leads core team in the proactive management of risk response strategies.
Leads new product development programs and/or life-cycle management of product portfolios.
Comfortable communicating with senior leaders inside and outside the business unit.
Work within the guidelines of project management, standard performance metrics, and regulatory guidelines to apply best practice Project Management skills, methodologies and standards (such as PMBOK).
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific or equivalent in related discipline plus 8+ years' experience or a Master's degree in related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.
5+ years of product life cycle experience with demonstrated success leading multi-site, global, or enterprise-wide programs in the Medical Device, Pharma, or Biotechnology industry.
Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills, experienced in analyzing complex problems and in driving high performing teams.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and Product Development Process requirements.
Strong leadership and financial acumen skills.
Proficient with scheduling software.
Previous experience with electromechanical devices desired.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
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.
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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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