Senior Software Systems Engineering 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. 

Job Description – Senior Systems Engineering Manager – Infusion Software R&D

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives.

The Manager, Systems Software Engineering, will be responsible for systems related software level R&D deliverables related to specific products or projects within the Novum IQ Infusion Platform software for the Medical Devices and Therapies business segment. 

This individual will lead a team of 10-15 systems & software engineers in Raleigh, NC.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of system engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of software for Infusion pump platform.

• Manage multiple on-going projects within Infusion systems

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the development and optimization of embedded and digital products within our infusion pump platform to ensure that software and systems meet stringent regulatory and safety standards for medical devices. 

• Lead software requirements and risk management development for software projects.

• Support organizational alignment in deriving software requirements from clinical and user needs.

• Lead planning of software release projects and collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to establish project goals, timelines, and resource requirements. 

• Actively champion an Agile development culture within the team, advocating for the benefits of Agile methodologies, and promoting the adoption and integration of Agile practices across the software engineering team. 

• Represent the systems software engineering team in meetings, presentations, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Effectively coach, mentor, and motivate others for outstanding performance.

• Take total ownership of team’s deliverables and ensure on time delivery with high quality.  Drive functional excellence initiatives in the team.

• Drive agility, process simplification in the organization and demonstrate sense of urgency. Champion continuous improvement activities by initiating process and product quality improvement initiatives.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encourage the adoption of new tools and methodologies, and promote best practices to improve the quality of software and efficiency of development processes. 

What you'll bring:

• Experience managing technical teams in the development of medical device software.

• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering for the development of medical devices.

• Experience working with development tools for requirements management, issue management tracking such as Jira and Doors.

• Display general understanding of theories/practices of a variety of disciplines.  A solid technical understanding of the principles and procedures of software engineering (e.g., SDLC, IEC Agile).

• Experience developing and delivering software solutions to market (in medical industry a plus)

• Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as project management tools.

• Ability to build & sustain relationships with various stakeholders.

• Ability to handle competing priorities and maintain high energy and drive team engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 8+ years related experience or master’s degree with Masters degree preferred.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $152,000.00 to $209,000.00 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. 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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This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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