Project Manager

Baxter International Inc. • Raleigh, NC

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. Our founding belief in 1931 continues to be our guiding principle as we redefine healthcare delivery to make a greater impact. Our colleagues are united by a Mission to Save and Sustain Lives, driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, where every individual is empowered to make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Project Managers drive innovation and transformation, providing both business and technical leadership throughout projects in the Franchise. This position combines strategic oversight with direct management to successfully bring world-class healthcare solutions to life. You will be essential in leading project teams through each stage, from identification and justification to prioritization, initiation, development, and implementation, delivering impeccable results that have a considerable effect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 10 years of product lifecycle experience, including development through commercialization
• At least 5 years of project management experience, leading multi‑site projects within the medical products industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Strong understanding of GMPs, GLP/GCP, and Product Development Process requirements
• Proven ability to apply business acumen, leadership principles, and Vital Behaviors, including developing others

Nice To Haves

• PMI, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification/experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own overall project performance, including schedule, scope, budget, and delivery commitments
• Lead and motivate cross‑functional core teams to define project strategy, goals, and execution plans
• Clearly define, maintain, and control project scope throughout the lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with all functions and levels of management to ensure alignment and visibility
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks, and develop and execute mitigation and response plans
• Proactively anticipate and resolve conflicts and issues to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the team in identifying and implementing process enhancements

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation and benefits packages
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees