Project Manager, R&D

Your Role at Baxter As a Program Manager within our Connected Care R&D organization, you will directly influence patient outcomes and the reliability of software‑enabled medical devices. Your work saves lives through guiding cross‑functional software teams, coordinating with engineering, quality, and regulatory partners, and driving the delivery of Baxter’s next‑generation software medical device platform. What You’ll Be Doing Provide business and technical leadership for one or more software‑focused R&D projects within Connected Care. Lead teams in defining project strategies, establishing goals, and ensuring project scope is clearly defined and controlled. Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of a software medical device product from discovery through requirements, development, verification, launch, and sustaining. Engage regularly with all levels of management to ensure clear communication across teams and collaborators. Guarantee identification and communication of project risks; develop mitigation plans and guide teams in proactive risk management. Foresee potential conflict scenarios and drive resolutions that support mutually beneficial outcomes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Collaborate with other program managers to ensure successful launch of new products, including first‑time 510(k) submissions. Hold teams accountable for execution, schedule adherence, and delivery of project commitments. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s in Engineering (preferred) with 8+ years experience, or Master’s with 5+ years. 3+ years leading cross‑functional projects, ideally in software or regulated medical devices. Strong command of SDLC, Quality Systems, and Agile project management. Experience managing full product lifecycles – discovery through launch and sustaining. Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways (e.g., 510(k), combination products). Proven ability to drive execution, manage scope, and proactively mitigate risks. Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and leadership audiences. A self‑starter who thrives in fast‑moving environments and challenges assumptions to drive decisions. Compensation Estimated base salary: $120,000 - $165,000 annually. Salary may vary based on market data, location, and experience. Eligibility for discretionary bonuses may apply. Benefits Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles, including medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans. Benefits also include Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance, paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days, family and medical leave, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. 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. 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. Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baxter International Inc.