✦ Luna Orbit — Executive & General Management

Sr Dir, IT - R&D Technology

at Baxter International

📍 Deerfield, Illinois Unknown 💰 $208K – $286K USD / year Posted April 17, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $208K – $286K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience executive
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Executive & General Management

About this role

Baxter is seeking a Sr. Director of IT to lead the strategy, delivery, and evolution of IT capabilities for its global R&D organization. The role focuses on enterprise-wide R&D IT strategy, operational excellence, and innovation in areas such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and MedTech Product Design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of Baxter-wide R&D IT strategy
  • Oversee the R&D IT space including operations, innovation, and strategic planning
  • Collaborate with R&D business leaders to align IT capabilities with business goals
  • Define and implement IT operational excellence strategies using advanced analytics and emerging technologies
  • Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and MedTech Product Design

Technical Overview

This role is responsible for technology vision and execution across R&D IT, including PLM, R&D applications, software-enabled products, and capital equipment development. It emphasizes digital transformation, advanced analytics, emerging technologies, and performance management for R&D IT operations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an IT executive (Sr. Director level) who has led enterprise-wide R&D technology strategies, including digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives. They have deep experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and MedTech Product Design capabilities, and they demonstrate strong leadership in performance management, talent pipeline development, and executive stakeholder alignment.

Must-Have Skills

Enterprise-wide R&D IT strategyLeadership of IT capabilities for global R&D organizationStrategydeliveryand evolution of IT capabilitiesProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)MedTech Product Design

Required Skills

Enterprise-wide R&D IT strategydigital transformation initiativesIT operational excellence strategiesadvanced analyticsemerging technologiesProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)R&D applicationsMedTech Product Designcapital equipment developmentperformance management systemperformance evaluation methodologiesperformance metrics alignmentpipeline management initiativessuccession planningstrategic planningstrategic innovation and efficiency initiatives

Hard Skills

Enterprise-wide R&D IT strategyDigital transformation initiativesIT operational excellence strategiesAdvanced analyticsEmerging technologiesProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)R&D applicationsMedTech Product DesignCapital equipment developmentPerformance management systemPerformance evaluation methodologiesPerformance metrics alignmentPipeline management initiativesSuccession planningStrategic planningStrategic innovation and efficiency initiatives

Soft Skills

Visionary leadershipBusiness savvyCollaboration with executive leadersCross-functional collaborationAccountabilityStrategic thinkingLeadership developmentStakeholder management

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare IT
Job Function Lead enterprise R&D IT strategy and technology innovation for Baxter’s global research and development organization.
Role Subtype Director of IT

Keywords for Your Resume

Sr. Director of ITSenior Director of ITDirector of ITIT strategydigital transformationenterprise-wide R&D IT strategyProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)MedTech Product Designcapital equipmentR&D applicationsIT operational excellenceadvanced analyticsemerging technologiesperformance management systemperformance evaluation methodologiespipeline managementsuccession planningstrategic planning

Deal Breakers

Must have experience leading R&D IT strategy and delivery, Must have Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and MedTech Product Design capability experience

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