Manager, R&D Project Management

Baxter International Inc.

. Lead innovative projects to improve Baxter’s product portfolio and patient care .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBatesville • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multi-site projects within the software and medical products industry, utilizing Agile or SAFe frameworks. Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams.

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Project ManagementAgile FrameworksPMP CertificationFinancial AnalysisLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementTechnical Project ManagementR&D Engineering

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsConflict ResolutionTeam LeadershipNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

Software IndustryMedical ProductsConnectivity ProductsProject StrategyCollaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead innovative projects to improve Baxter’s product portfolio and patient care
Provide business and technical guidance to project teams developing connectivity products from start to finish
Perform financial analysis
Communicate with collaborators
Negotiate internal agreements
Ensure projects align with Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives
Be accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments, and spend
Lead the team in defining project strategies and developing goals
Ensure project scope is strictly defined and controlled
Interact continuously with all functions and management levels to maintain effective communication across teams and collaborators
Identify and communicate project risks
Formulate risk plans and direct proactive risk-response strategies
Anticipate and resolve potential conflicts to reach mutually beneficial results
Direct the core team in continuous progress initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
10+ years of prior product lifecycle experience
5 years of project management experience
Proven success directing multi-site projects in the software and medical products industry
Experience leading teams using SAFe or Agile frameworks is a strong plus
R&D Engineering background is beneficial
Candidates with a non-technical background, including Software/Computer Science, may also be considered
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, manage challenging conversations, and perform under pressure
Outstanding organizational and technical project management skills
Experience leading a team from concept through execution, identifying scope and schedule, managing budget, and leading the team to success
PMP or Agile certification
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Baxter is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 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
Flexible workplace policy with a required minimum number of onsite days per week