Sr Spec, R&D – Project Management

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.

About Us: Baxter's Mission

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.

Summary

Project Managers provide business and technical leadership for one or more projects within a business unit, leading project teams through the identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development and implementation processes. This Sr. Specialist position will act as a Project Manager leading commercial launches in US and Global markets within the Pharmaceutical Business segment.

What will you be doing !

• Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend
• Leads team in defining project strategies and milestones to achieve launch commitments, and the identification of issues and risks associated with those plans.
• Continuously interacts with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
• Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and leads core team in the proactive management of risk response strategies
• Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes
• Develop plans and timelines for commercial launches for US and Global markets, business development projects, and other projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure successful execution of launch activities.
• Lead the team in problem-solving efforts to meet urgent business needs.
• Understands region wise Regulatory requirements and applies this understanding to launch plans.

What will you bring in !

• Master's degree with a minimum 8-15 years of pharmaceutical experience or PhD with 3-5 years pharmaceutical experience required.
• 8+ yrs. in product development or in new product commercialization including 3-5 years of project management experience (Pharmaceutical industry experience desired).
• Experience with technology transfers / working with external vendors
• Proficient application of Vital Behaviors and Leadership Essentials
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory or Clinical Practices and Product Development Process requirements
• Proven proficiencies in all aspects of project management
• PMI or IPMA or equivalent certification desired.

A Career That Matters

Baxter’s employees are united in a mission to save and sustain lives. We are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who depend on our medically vital therapies and technologies. We focus on growing access to healthcare, innovating in crucial areas of unmet need, and pursuing creative teamworks that bring our mission to life for patients every day.

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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.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.