Project Leader, R&D Project Management

Baxter seeks a Project Leader to support cross-functional R&D teams in new product development and sustaining engineering projects. The role involves coordinating international initiatives, managing schedules and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a medical device environment.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams executing new product development and sustaining engineering projects
• Coordinate project activities, track progress, manage action items, risks, and dependencies
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables per established processes
• Participate in Agile Scrum activities including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Prepare status updates and contribute to risk, issue, and change management discussions

Requirements

• 3+ years professional experience in project coordination, engineering, operations, or product development
• Foundational knowledge of project management practices including scheduling, risk tracking, and documentation
• Working knowledge of Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies
• Ability to collaborate with global cross-functional teams in regulated environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or equivalent education and experience
• Agile or Project Management certification (CSM, PSM, PMP, CAPM) preferred but not required

Compensation: $88,000-$121,000 base