Project Manager, R&D Job at Baxter (Palm Beach Gardens)

Project Manager, R&D

Baxter

Location:
United States , Palm Beach Gardens

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

120000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This is where your work saves lives. The studies we undertake and the products we generate boost results for patients worldwide. As a Program Manager within our Connected Care R&D organization, your contributions directly influence patient outcomes and the reliability of the software-enabled medical devices clinicians depend on every day. It’s demanding work — and you won’t be doing it alone. Our teams collaborate across functions, lead through inspiration, and hold each other accountable. Whether guiding a cross-functional software team through a complex development cycle or coordinating with engineering, quality, and regulatory partners, you will help drive the delivery of Baxter’s next-generation software medical device platform. Our R&D colleagues are motivated by meaningful impact, energized by teamwork, and skilled at influencing others to achieve outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

Provide business and technical leadership for one or more software-focused R&D projects within Connected Care
Lead teams in defining project strategies, establishing goals, and ensuring project scope is clearly defined and controlled
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of a software medical device product from discovery through requirements, development, verification, launch, and sustaining
Engage regularly with all levels of management to ensure clear communication across teams and collaborators
Guarantee identification and communication of project risks
Develop mitigation plans and guide teams in proactive risk management
Foresee potential conflict scenarios and drive resolutions that support mutually beneficial outcomes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Collaborate with other program managers to ensure successful launch of new products, including first-time 510(k) submissions
Hold teams accountable for execution, schedule adherence, and delivery of project commitments

Requirements:

Bachelor's in Engineering (preferred) with 8+ years experience, or Master's with 5+ years
3+ years leading cross-functional projects, ideally in software or regulated medical devices
Strong command of SDLC, Quality Systems, and Agile project management
Experience managing full product lifecycles — discovery through launch and sustaining
Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways (e.g., 510(k), combination products)
Proven ability to drive execution, manage scope, and proactively mitigate risks
Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and leadership audiences
A self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments and challenges assumptions to drive decisions
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

What we offer:

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
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
Continuing Education/Professional Development
Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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