Building the best baxter

We're creating a stronger, simpler and more innovative Baxter by transforming how we work through Baxter GPS. By embracing continuous improvement, reducing complexity and empowering teams to solve problems closer to where they occur, we're accelerating progress across the business.

This shared approach helps us work more efficiently, collaborate more effectively and focus our efforts on what matters most: improving outcomes for patients, delivering greater value to customers and creating a better experience for our employees. Together, we're building a more agile, future-ready Baxter that is equipped to meet today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

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How we work at Baxter

We’ve simplified how our culture shows up every day:

We CARE deeply — by listening, collaborating, and showing respect
We ACT boldly — by challenging the status quo and moving ideas forward
We OWN our impact — by taking responsibility and following through

When we CARE, ACT, and OWN—together—we create an environment where people grow, teams thrive, and innovation delivers real impact.

building a better tomorrow

Simplifying the way we work

Creating greater clarity, consistency and efficiency.

Accelerating Innovation

Helping ideas move faster from concept to impact.

Strengthening our future

Building the capabilities, technologies and talent that will help shape tomorrow's healthcare industry.

how we turn ideas into action

Supported by Baxter GPS, employees are empowered to identify opportunities, solve challenges, improve processes, and create meaningful impact across our business.

Continuous Improvement

At Baxter, continuous improvement is embedded in our culture through the Baxter GPS. By empowering employees to identify opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive innovation, Baxter GPS helps us continuously improve how we work, creating better outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

Collaboration

Collaboration is fundamental to our culture. The Baxter GPS provides a common framework that enables teams across the organization to share ideas, solve problems, and continuously improve the way we work. By bringing diverse perspectives together, we drive innovation and create better outcomes for our patients, customers, and one another.

Greater impact

The Baxter GPS helps us create greater impact by empowering employees to improve processes, solve problems, and drive meaningful change. Through a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, we enhance the way we work and deliver better outcomes for the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Fast Changeovers, Greater Impact

Using the Baxter GPS approach, a team at North Cove reduced production changeover time from 100 to 63 minutes, improving efficiency and delivering measurable results.

Creating a More Organized and Efficient Warehouse

At our Swedish site, employees identified opportunities to improve warehouse operations, creating a more organized, efficient, and effective work environment.

Turning Ideas into Impact

Innovation starts with our people. In Mexico, employees collaborated to generate new ideas and improvement opportunities, demonstrating how empowered teams help drive better outcomes across Baxter.

powered by our people

The stories above are just a few examples of how Baxter employees make an impact every day. Across our sites, teams are empowered to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo, and find better ways of working through the Baxter GPS approach.

By collaborating across functions, sharing ideas, and embracing continuous improvement, our people help drive innovation, strengthen operations, and create meaningful change. Whether it's improving workplace efficiency, enhancing the employee experience, or uncovering new opportunities for growth, every improvement starts with employees who are empowered to make a difference.

At Baxter, progress isn't driven by processes alone. It's driven by people who are passionate about solving problems, working together, and shaping a better future for our business, our customers, and the patients we serve.

leading a culture of continuous improvement

At Baxter, our leaders play an active role in bringing the Baxter GPS to life. By championing innovation, encouraging new ideas, and investing in employee growth, they help create an environment where people can do their best work and make a difference for patients around the world.

empower and challenge your team

Andrew Hider, Baxter President and CEO

“If you get the best team, empower and challenge them, you win. Winning means we're better for the patient, the customer, the employee, and our shareholders.”

Solving problems together

Adriana Guiry, SVP, Baxter Growth and Performance Systems

“In manufacturing, the Baxter GPS is already how we work. I see teams making real improvements every day – strengthening routines, solving problems faster and reducing rework.”

be part of whats next

At Baxter, continuous improvement isn't limited to a single team or function. It's part of how we work every day. Whether you're advancing manufacturing excellence, driving innovation, supporting customers, or helping shape the future of healthcare, you'll be empowered to make an impact from day one.