Project Manager, R&D

Program Manager

This is where your work saves lives.

The studies we undertake and the products we generate boost results for patients worldwide. As a Program Manager within our Connected Care R&D organization, your contributions directly influence patient outcomes and the reliability of the software-enabled medical devices clinicians depend on every day. It's demanding work — and you won't be doing it alone. Our teams collaborate across functions, lead through inspiration, and hold each other accountable.

Whether guiding a cross-functional software team through a complex development cycle or coordinating with engineering, quality, and regulatory partners, you will help drive the delivery of Baxter's next-generation software medical device platform. Our R&D colleagues are motivated by meaningful impact, energized by teamwork, and skilled at influencing others to achieve outcomes.

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.

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 $120,000-$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.

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 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.

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.