Senior Manager

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—describes a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each another accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter The Sr. Manager, R&D Planning & Operations is a key business partner to the Head of R&D, responsible for driving operational performance, portfolio governance, financial planning, and execution across the R&D organization. This role ensures strategic priorities are translated into actionable operating plans, investment decisions, resource allocation strategies, and measurable business outcomes. Serving as the central point of coordination between R&D, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams, this leader drives accountability, improves decision‑making, and enables efficient portfolio execution in a complex, matrixed environment. What You’ll Be Doing Portfolio & Business Operations Lead planning and execution of key R&D priorities, portfolio initiatives, and organizational objectives. Support portfolio governance, investment reviews, and prioritization decisions to optimize resources and business results. Develop executive‑level analyses, dashboards, and recommendations to support leadership decision‑making. Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks and resource gaps, and drive corrective actions. Financial Planning & Resource Management Partner with Finance and R&D leaders to manage budgets, headcount planning, forecasting, and investment allocation. Analyze financial, operational, and portfolio data to support resource and investment decisions. Develop business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and prioritization. Drive financial discipline and transparency across the R&D organization. Operational Excellence Establish and improve operating processes, governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms. Lead initiatives focused on improving productivity, resource utilization, decision quality, and delivery performance. Implement scalable tools and management routines that improve organizational effectiveness. Support organizational change initiatives and adoption of new operating models. Leadership & Cross‑Functional Support Manage the R&D leadership team’s operating cadence, including business reviews, governance meetings, action tracking, and executive communications. Partner across Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, HR, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment on priorities and execution. Facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making, issue resolution, and accountability for key deliverables. Prepare leadership communications, presentations, and business updates for senior executives. What You’ll Bring Experience leading complex business operations, portfolio management, finance, PMO, strategy, or transformation initiatives. Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to connect investments, resources, risks, and business outcomes. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive execution across matrixed organizations. Strong analytical skills with experience synthesizing operational and financial data into actionable recommendations. Experience establishing governance processes, performance metrics, and operating rhythms. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Management, or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in Finance, Strategy, PMO, Operations, Business Operations, Portfolio Management, Product Development, or related functions. 15+ years of experience may be considered for an Associate Director level role. 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. The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 to $209,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) Medical and dental coverage that start on day one Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching Flexible Spending Accounts Educational assistance programs 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 Commuting benefits Employee Discount Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Childcare benefits Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. About Us No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people’s lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we’re more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong. #J-18808-Ljbffr