Senior Program Manager R&D Product Delivery Excellence, Mpt (Onsite Round Lake, Il)

7-10 years

$144,000 – $198,000

United States

10 Oct. 30, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🧾 Position Title:

Senior Program Manager, R&D Product Delivery Excellence (PDE), Medical Products & Therapies (MPT)

Req ID: JR-187766
Location: Round Lake, Illinois, United States (Onsite)
Job Category: Research & Development (R&D) / Program Management
Reports To: Senior Director, R&D MPT PMO

🧭 Overview:

At Baxter, innovation meets purpose. Our Research & Development (R&D) teams work collaboratively across disciplines to develop technologies and therapies that save and sustain lives.
This role sits within the Medical Products & Therapies (MPT) segment — a $5.2B division of Baxter’s global $10.6B business — encompassing Infusion Therapies, IV Technologies, Nutritional Solutions, and Advanced Surgery.

As the Senior Program Manager, R&D Product Delivery Excellence (PDE), you will lead high-impact process excellence initiatives that drive innovation, consistency, and efficiency across global product development programs.

🎯 Position Summary:

The Senior Program Manager, R&D PDE will lead and advance Baxter’s Product Delivery Excellence (PDE) framework, ensuring robust project governance, process consistency, and continuous improvement across R&D.

This position requires cross-functional leadership through influence, engaging teams from R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Legal, and Commercial functions.

You will be responsible for developing and executing PDE strategies, driving portfolio management best practices, and mentoring teams to enhance performance and execution excellence.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Leadership & Governance

Lead the PDE framework, including process governance, stage-gate methodology, and portfolio management practices.
Drive adoption of standardized tools, templates, and metrics to improve R&D efficiency and predictability.
Ensure PDE alignment across MPT and other Baxter segments (HST, Pharma, Connected Care).

2. Process Improvement & Execution

Create and deploy continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce development cycle time.
Identify process bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions that deliver measurable results.
Lead cross-functional process harmonization initiatives across Baxter’s global R&D network.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner closely with senior leadership and global teams to ensure alignment on PDE strategies and priorities.
Facilitate communication and transparency through program updates, dashboards, and performance reviews.
Anticipate potential conflicts and resolve them through collaborative, win–win solutions.

4. Team Development & Mentorship

Serve as a coach and mentor to junior project managers and team members.
Provide leadership guidance on project execution, resource allocation, and risk management.
Champion Baxter’s leadership competencies by modeling accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

5. Strategic Impact

Support portfolio optimization by identifying key opportunities for R&D efficiency.
Drive process standardization and knowledge sharing across Baxter divisions.
Contribute to Baxter’s long-term strategy of building world-class R&D operational excellence.

🧠 Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline (required)
Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) preferred

Certifications (Preferred):

PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement certification

Experience:

7–10 years in R&D, product development, or process excellence
Minimum 3 years of experience leading programs through influence in cross-functional environments
Proven track record of managing end-to-end product development cycles from concept to commercialization
Strong understanding of Stage-Gate or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methodologies
Experience in medical devices required; biotech and manufacturing experience preferred

Technical & Professional Skills:

Proficient in program management tools, dashboards, and performance metrics
Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills
Expertise in continuous improvement, risk management, and organizational change
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead without direct authority

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Structure:

Role Type: Individual Contributor
Reports To: Senior Director, R&D MPT PMO
Direct Reports: None (cross-functional leadership through influence)

📍 Work Location:

Primary Site: Round Lake, Illinois (Baxter’s largest R&D facility in the Greater Chicago Area)
Work Type: Onsite (with flexibility per Baxter’s workplace policy)

Baxter’s flexible workplace policy encourages in-person collaboration while supporting individual flexibility.

💰 Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $144,000 – $198,000 USD annually
Additional: Eligible for discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive plan

Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and skills.

🌟 U.S. Benefits (Excluding Puerto Rico):

Health & Insurance:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (effective from Day 1)
Life, Accident, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Financial Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Work-Life Balance:

Paid Time Off (20–35 days based on tenure)
Paid Holidays and Parental Leave
2 Paid Volunteer Days per year
Family & Medical Leave of Absence

Additional Perks:

Educational Assistance
Commuting & Childcare Benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity:

Baxter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran, or disability status.

📜 Reference: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

♿ Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require an accommodation due to disability or medical condition, contact Baxter via their Reasonable Accommodation Portal.

⚠️ Recruitment Fraud Notice:

Baxter never requests payment, personal banking, or financial information during hiring.
Refer to Baxter’s official Recruitment Fraud Notice for verification and safety guidance.

📫 Work Address:

Baxter International Inc.
25212 W Illinois Route 120, RL/Plastics
Round Lake, IL 60073
United States

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