Intern, R&D – PMO

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Baxter, every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life, a founding belief since 1931. The company is redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact, driven by a Mission to Save and Sustain Lives, and a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, striving for efficient and effective operations and accountability for exceptional results. Baxter offers a robust summer internship program in the Chicoland area, providing meaningful work assignments and projects that immerse students in Baxter’s culture, offering practical work experience aligned with a future full-time role. Interns are paired with a mentor, receive manager support, and have access to the entire Baxter employee community. The PMO Intern will support driving consistency, visibility, and efficiency across projects and initiatives, gaining hands-on exposure to project management methodologies, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced, regulated environment. The intern will work closely with project managers, business leads, and functional stakeholders. This internship requires the candidate to be local to the Round Lake, IL office - 25212 IL-120, Round Lake, IL 60073.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student preferred).
Majors may include Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills.
Positive attitude, team-oriented, adaptive to change, and collaborative.
Actively involved in campus or community activities and organizations, preferably in leadership roles.
Candidate to be local to the Round Lake, IL office - 25212 IL-120, Round Lake, IL 60073.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers in tracking schedules, risks, dependencies, and deliverables associated with component lifecycle management and transition activities.
Analyze existing project management and operational processes related to obsolescence management to identify improvement opportunities, support standardization efforts, and enhance overall execution efficiency across sustaining projects.
Support the Digital PMO team for Infusion Systems software applications (assist with project tracking, documentation, cross‑functional coordination, and status reporting).
Support Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Reports Redesign including scope finalization, planning support, execution tracking.
Support projects addressing processor component obsolescence for infusion pump system ensuring continuity of supply.
Participate in project meetings and capture notes, action items, and follow-ups.
Support PMO initiatives such as process improvement, standardization, and tool optimization.

Benefits

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
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
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits