Project Manager

Baxter • Round Lake, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others. The program manager will be responsible for leading infusion pump sustaining core team, by providing leadership and direction to assigned programs. The core team leader is responsible for leading cross‑functional activities that support the lifecycle management, compliance, and continuous improvement of Baxter’s infusion pump platforms post‑commercialization. Operating at a Program Manager level, this role ensures sustained product performance, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and timely execution of changes in a highly regulated medical device environment. The role serves as the single point of accountability for sustaining programs, coordinating efforts across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Commercial organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field preferred with 8+ years total combined experience or Masters with 5+ years.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional global teams within electromechanical medical devices
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Experience interfacing with global manufacturing, external vendors and supply chain organizations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter who can quickly and efficiently manage continuous change; willing to challenge the norm when needed and drive decisions.
• Understanding and experience in good manufacturing procedures, good laboratory, and product development process requirements.
• Ability to collaborate within a distributed team to comprehend project requests and transform requirements into final project deliverables.
• 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

• Lead sustaining program for infusion pump products, including design changes, process improvements, supplier changes, and obsolescence mitigation within the Infusion Therapies and Technologies (ITT)
• Own the integrated program plan, schedule, scope, budget, and risk management for sustaining activities.
• Prioritize sustaining initiatives aligned with safety, compliance, business continuity, cost, and customer impact.
• Guarantee identification and communication of project risks, devise risk plans, and guide teams in the proactive handling of risk strategies.
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support long-term product roadmap planning, including end-of-life and transition strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in sustaining processes, governance, and execution efficiency.
• Engage with external partners and vendors

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