Sr Project Manager R&D

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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves 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 other 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 Senior Project Manager – Surgical Tools and Technologies leads complex, cross-functional programs that deliver innovative surgical solutions from concept through commercialization. This role partners closely with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of advanced surgical products that improve patient outcomes and surgeon experience.

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex surgical device and platform programs across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions
• Define program strategy, scope, milestones, timelines, budgets, and success metrics aligned with business and portfolio objectives
• Drive development programs through regulated product lifecycle phases (concept, development, verification & validation, regulatory submission, launch, and post-market support)
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, design controls, risk management)
• Manage cross-program dependencies, risks, and trade-offs with a focus on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and time-to-market
• Coordinate manufacturing readiness, supply chain scalability, and design transfer activities
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to executive leadership and governance forums
• Lead change management and decision-making across complex, matrixed organizations
• Establish and continuously improve program management processes, tools, and best practices within the Advanced Surgery portfolio
• Mentor and coach project and program managers supporting product development

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred)
• 8–12+ years of program or project management experience within medical devices or other regulated product development environments
• Proven ability to lead large, complex, cross‑functional, multi‑year development programs
• Strong knowledge of medical device development processes, including design controls, risk management, and regulatory/quality requirements
• Experience collaborating with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, and global launch teams
• Systems thinking across hardware, software, and clinical workflows, with experience in electromechanical or surgical/robotic platforms
• Expertise in risk, dependency, and change management for complex programs
• Strong financial and resource planning capabilities
• Data‑driven decision making and clear executive‑level communication and storytelling
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority in matrixed organizations
• Professional certification (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent) 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…