Sr Project Manager R&D

Your Role at Baxter Job Summary

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

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 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 $144,000-$198,000 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. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to…