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Sr. Spec, R&D - Project Management

Req # JR - 175011 Location Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Job Category Research and Development Date posted 06/19/2025
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Sr. Spec, R&D - Project Management

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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.

Summary:

Project Managers provide business and technical leadership for one or more projects within a business unit, leading project teams through the identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development and implementation processes.  This Sr. Specialist position will act as a Project Manager leading technical transfer projects and sustaining projects for the Pharmaceutical Business segment.

What you will be doing:

• Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend.

• Leads team in defining project strategies and milestones to achieve launch commitments, and in the identification of issues and risks associated with those plans.

• Continuously interacts with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.Effectively collaborates with external stakeholders.

• Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and leads core team in the proactive management of risk response strategies.

• Anticipates potential conflict situations and provides proactive solutions. Manages conflict to result in win-win outcomes.

• Develop plans and timelines for technical transfer projects, and other sustaining products projects as assigned.

• Lead the team in problem-solving efforts to meet urgent business needs.

What you will bring in:

  • Master's degree with a minimum 8-15 years of pharmaceutical experience or PhD with 3-5 years pharmaceutical experience required.
  • 8+ years in product or process development, including 3-5 years of project management experience.  Pharmaceutical industry experience desired.
  • Experience with technology transfers, working with external vendors
  • Competent application of Vital Behaviors and Leadership Essentials
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Proven proficiencies in all aspects of project management
  • PMI or IPMA or equivalent certification desired.

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Meet Reagan, Senior Research Scientist in the United States

“For me, the best thing about working at Baxter is being able to do work that’s important to people—especially patients—outside of Baxter's walls. Inside our walls, I get to work with a fantastic team, and we know we're making a difference.”

Meet Karthik, Director of Renal Care R&D - Digital Health & Co-President of the Asian Leadership Network Business Resource Group, United States

“I’m excited about my role because I believe that digital initiatives can make a tremendous impact on lives by allowing people to access the same therapies and have similar care — whether in a hospital, a healthcare clinic, or the patient’s home — anywhere in the world.”

Meet Amitha, Research Associate in India

“Coming from a non-healthcare academic background, my current role has offered ample opportunities to learn a lot of new things. Leaders at Baxter are motivating, help us grow and provide a collaborative environment. The role gives me opportunities to have technical discussions with peers and subject matter experts globally, to learn interacting with customers, and manage project deadlines and deliverables. I am excited about shaping my career here at Baxter.”

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