Projects Specialist

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

2d•Onsite

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 The Project Specialist is a field-based, customer-facing role that supports the execution of healthcare software implementation projects. Working closely with senior team members, you will assist with project planning, coordination, and delivery from sales handoff through go-live and transition to support. Your Team You will be part of Baxter’s Global Service Strategy Team—a collaborative, fast-paced group focused on delivering technology solutions across healthcare environments. This team partners closely with Sales, Technical Services, and Customer Support to deliver seamless project experiences. You’ll work alongside experienced project leaders while developing your own project management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare, IT, business, or related field
Ability to travel up to 10–20% depending on location
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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

Support the day-to-day coordination of customer implementation projects
Assist as a secondary point of contact for customers during project execution
Help prepare and facilitate client meetings (virtual and onsite), including agendas and notes
Maintain and update project plans, timelines, and documentation
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to support project tasks
Track project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when appropriate
Support project-related supply chain activities as needed
Assist with project reporting and revenue tracking
Communicate updates clearly with internal stakeholders
Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Contribute to a positive customer experience throughout the project lifecycle

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