Project Manager, R&D

This is where your work makes a difference.

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

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 life cycles - 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…