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This is where new knowledge is discovered. Baxter’s Research and Development teams work cross functionally to innovate, develop and introduce creative solutions for patients needs globally. From Scientists to Engineers, your work creates the products that save and sustain lives. 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. Baxter is hiring a Senior R&D Manager to become part of our Care and Connectivity Solutions business located in Raleigh, NC. Baxter designs medical solutions that improve clinical communication and cooperation as well as patient safety and well-being in the acute care hospital setting. The Senior R&D Manager is an exciting opportunity leading the completion of sustaining engineering projects within set parameters of quality, timing, and budget. The Senior R&D Manager will direct a technical team working on numerous projects that contribute to multiple product lines and boost product value.
Job Responsibility
Generate innovative solutions to complex problems using multiple fields and technical principles
Provide strategic leadership via collaborating with cross-functional teams and project managers to drive project planning and execution excellence
Take total ownership of team’s deliverables and ensure timely delivery with high quality
Drive functional excellence initiatives in the team
Champion continuous improvement activities by initiating process and product quality improvement initiatives
Own hardware build and manufacturing processes and maintain relationships with manufacturing partners
Manage hardware product sustaining for all supported product lines
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 10 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 5+ years related experience
Experience building teams with a focus on high-quality product engineering
Recognized as a subject matter expert in fields of building for manufacturing complex embedded systems (medical industry experience a plus)
Experience supporting electronics manufacturing and hardware validation
Experience with sustaining engineering activities such as managing obsolescence, manufacturing support, and component sourcing
Proven track record in leading analysis of product issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Ability to handle competing priorities and maintain high energy and drive team engagement
Nice to have
Medical industry experience
What we offer
Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
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)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
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