Baxter
Healthcare
ProjectManager,R&D
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“Project Manager, R&D at Baxter. Skills: Project management, Product lifecycle, Risk management. Lead innovative projects. Improve product portfolio”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver outstanding results
Industry & Context.
Proactive solutions; Conflict resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years product lifecycle experience, 5 years project management experience, Proven success directing multi-site projects, Project planning, execution and control, Project communications and closing
Nice to Have
R&D Engineering background, Non-technical background considered, Software/Computer Science background considered
What You'll Do.
Lead innovative projects
Improve product portfolio
Offer business guidance
Offer technical guidance
Support project teams
Define project strategies
Develop project goals
Control project scope
Interact with management
Ensure effective communications
Identify project risks
Communicate project risks
Manage risk response strategies
Anticipate conflict situations
Provide proactive solutions
Manage conflict situations
Reach mutually beneficial results
Recognize progress initiatives
Carry out progress initiatives
Ensure core team performance
Manage project schedule
Manage project execution
Manage budget commitments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Core team performance; Across teams; Across collaborators
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Challenging conversations
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project execution, Project control, Risk management, PMP, Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe
Full Job Description
**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 As a Project Manager, R&D at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will lead innovative projects to improve our product portfolio and patient care. You will offer both business and technical guidance, supporting project teams from start to finish. Your duties include supporting or leading large to medium sized NPD Projects which require project planning, execution and control, communications, and closing. You will make sure all projects align with our mission to save and sustain lives, delivering smooth implementation and outstanding results. This role will directly support the Patient Support Systems (PSS) business unit, best known for hospital beds, stretchers, safe patient handling equipment, and connectivity solutions. ## What You'll Do: * Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments, and spend. * Lead the team in defining project strategies, developing goals, and ensuring project scope is strictly defined and controlled. * Continuously interact with all functions and levels of management to ensure effective ongoing communications across teams and collaborators. * Ensure identification and communication of project risks, formulate risk
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