Project Manager, R&D

Baxter • Raleigh, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Program Manager within Baxter's 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. This role involves guiding a cross-functional software team through complex development cycles and coordinating with engineering, quality, and regulatory partners to drive the delivery of Baxter’s next-generation software medical device platform. R&D colleagues are motivated by meaningful impact, energized by teamwork, and skilled at influencing others to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

• 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 lifecycles — 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior