Project Leader II

This is where your work makes a difference.

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. 

About the role:

As a Project Leader II, you will be the strategic and technical leader behind some of our most meaningful engineering projects. You will guide cross‑functional teams through every stage—from identifying opportunities and building business cases to planning, execution, and successful implementation.

You will join a dynamic and globally connected team based in Malta, supporting manufacturing sites across EMEA and APAC. We drive end‑to‑end initiatives in product design, material changes, and cost optimization, partnering closely with multiple functions to ensure our solutions enhance quality, efficiency, and patient impact.

This individual leads teams in financial analysis, including market research, cash flow analysis, capital planning, and project cost evaluation and ensures effective communication with stakeholders and business partners.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority across multiple geographic locations to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams in defining milestones to achieve launch-date commitments and identify issues and risks associated with project plans throughout the planning and execution of projects.  
• Identify and evaluate cost-optimization opportunities across materials, components, and processes throughout several Baxter sites, with a specific focus on insourcing, alternate sourcing, and process and product value engineering.  
• Develop and maintain accurate project schedules and drive execution with the core team, and technical support groups in order to achieve milestones.
• Support change-control processes, validation activities, and implementation planning.  
• Partner closely with Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to identify, validate, and implement cost-optimization opportunities while maintaining product performance, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity.  
• Identify and communicate project risks and potential conflicts, develop risk mitigation plans and proactive solutions, and lead proactive risk response strategies that guarantee project deliverables.
   

What You'll Bring  

• Minimum 5 years of experience having a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Mechanical, Materials, Plastics, Chemicals, Packaging, Manufacturing or related field) 
• Previous experience within the medical device, MedTech or pharmaceutical industry would be considered a strong asset.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a matrix organization. 

• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, risk management, and executive stakeholder communication. 

• Candidates with experience in regulated industries such as medical, pharma and automotive will be given preference 

• Experience leading cross-functional projects end-to-end using structured project management methods 

• Strong communication skills and cross-functional influence skills. 

• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 10% of the time based on business needs). 

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 minimum salary for this position is €36.000 annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. 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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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