Project Manager, R&D

At Baxter, we are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact. As a Program Manager within Our Connected Care R&D organization, you will lead cross‑functional software teams through complex development cycles, driving the delivery of next‑generation software medical device platforms.

• 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.

• 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 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), the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), 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.

Estimated base salary range: $120,000‑$165,000 annually. This may vary based on market data and other factors.

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 status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.