Project Manager, Technology & Innovation West

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

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The Medical Products Technology and Innovation PMO leads initiatives and coordinates change efforts for smart pump platform implementation, connectivity, interoperability, and other digital health solutions. Our goal is to enhance our customers' ability to serve patients and advance key aspects of Baxter's strategy.

This dynamic and significant role, positioned at the intersection of medical device, connectivity, and interoperability, is crucial within Baxter’s Digital Platforms and Innovation organization. The Project Manager will report to the Associate Director of Medical Products Technology PMO and lead Baxter’s implementation of the smart pump platform, interoperability, and digital health products for the US Region. Are you ready to be a leader on our Technology and Innovation team?!

Can live across the West Coast region with a preference for California

• Developing, leading and implementing projects across the US related to Smart Pump Implementation and EMR Interoperability
• Bringing together and analyzing business requirements to implement multi-platform hardware and software interoperability at healthcare institutions
• Leading multiple projects concurrently, including projects related to Baxter’s product roadmap by partnering with the interoperability engineering team for customer critical issues
• Developing roadmaps and project plans and presenting progress and challenges to senior leadership
• Leading user acceptance testing and launch readiness with customers, EMR vendors, and other partners
• Identifying and mitigating potential project risks and resolving issues using analytical, technical, and managerial skills
• Collaborating with Global Services to define the transition from project go-live to sustaining support, including critical issue pathways
• Partnering with customers, EMR, and middleware vendors to interface medical devices using HL7 specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, clinical Informatics, IT (Information Technology), or engineering disciplines preferred
• Minimum 7 years of project Management or healthcare information technology (HCIT) experience in the medical device industry
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Agile SAFe certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability with electronic medical record (EMR) applications and/or clinical data sets with a proficiency with IHE profiles, HL7, and FHIR standards
• Proven understanding across the full project lifecycle (discovery, requirements definition, design, build, testing, deployment)
• Ability to work with business users and technical resources to translate project requests into final deliverables
• Ability to design project artifacts (timelines, status reports, requirements documentation, test plans)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including designing and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences for feedback and alignment on project goals and strategies

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We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000-165,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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