Project Leader II (9-Months Definite Contract)

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Baxter International

Marsa, Malta

On-site

Posted April 11, 2026

Job Description

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.

Project Leader provides business and technical leadership for one or more projects within the Global Business unit, leading project teams through the identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development and implementation processes. PLII are experienced project leaders capable of managing more complex efforts spanning multiple projects. They lead global cross functional teams towards achieving business goals, as part of the overall Product Platform strategy. PLII are able to operate independently, able to clearly coordinate recommendations to senior level management and drive for decision making when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend
Support project communication by interacting with PMO Senior Management, Project Core Team and extended teams to ensure effective communications and manage expectations
Continuously interacts with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
Work within the guidelines of the organization's project office model, standard performance metrics, and regulatory guidelines to support, plan, monitor, control, and implement projects
Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes
Monitor project budget commitments, including purchasing of supplies and equipment as needed
Active in regular project budget activities including forecasting of internal resources, external spend and capital expenditure

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail
Business acumen
Strong leadership potential
Demonstrated competencies in all aspects of project management including schedule management.
Familiarity with product development processes
Excellent communication and team management skill

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor level Engineering or Scientific degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years project management experience, and 3 years of product life cycle experience. Experience in a highly regulated industry is preferred

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 €36,800.00 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.

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