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How we work at Baxter

Building a better tomorrow starts with our people

At Baxter, culture isn't just something we talk about. It's reflected in how we work together, support one another, solve challenges, and deliver on our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives every day. We've simplified our culture into three shared behaviors that guide how we collaborate, innovate, and make an impact across our business. Supported by Baxter GPS, employees are empowered to turn CARE, ACT, and OWN into action by identifying opportunities, solving challenges, improving processes, and creating meaningful impact across our business.

We CARE deeply by listening to different perspectives, working together to solve challenges, and treating one another with respect. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute, they can do their best work and make a meaningful impact.

We ACT boldly by embracing new ideas, challenging the status quo, and looking for better ways to work. We encourage employees to take initiative, drive positive change, and help shape the future through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We OWN our impact by taking responsibility for our actions and following through on our commitments. We empower employees at every level to make a difference, contribute solutions, and help create better outcomes for our colleagues, customers, and the patients we serve.

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our mission in action

Everything we do at Baxter is guided by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Whether we're developing innovative therapies, supporting healthcare providers, or improving the patient experience, our work has a direct impact on people around the world.

The story below is a powerful reminder of the purpose behind what we do and how our products and employees help make a difference when it matters most.

From Pump to Pup: Finding Comfort in 'Baxter'

Izzy, a young cancer fighter and survivor, spent much of her treatment with a special partner by her side: her dog, Baxter. The name ‘Baxter’ has a very special place in Izzy’s health journey – as Baxter manufactures the infusion pump that delivered therapy throughout her cancer treatment. Meet Izzy, her mom Marilyn, nurse Glenna and, of course, pup Baxter in the video above, which offers a glimpse into Izzy’s brave journey.

Employee Stories

Meet Derrick Chinchilla, Assoc Director of Sales, Alt Sites United States

“The culture at Baxter provides you with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, while also helping you enhance skills you can bring throughout your career. It's important to create the best possible version of yourself through change and opportunity and stay focused on the mission.”

Meet Madison McKee - Quality Associate II, United States

“Relationships are key in how Baxter operates, and teamwork is essential to my job. I heavily rely on my laboratory partner, analytical support team, supervisor, and manager to successfully accomplish my daily tasks and develop and reach my career goals. I am very supported in my position and aim to provide that same support to my colleagues.”

Meet Jen Coughlan, Associate Director, Compounding EME and UKI

“I have been so lucky to be surrounded by such an amazing group of talented and inspirational colleagues and managers. Our diverse backgrounds, like-minded objectives and resilient dedication lead us to collaborate efficiently and work well together. I simply LOVE my team and I’m so very grateful to be part of it.”

Meet Doss Earnest, Manager, HR, Cleveland, MS

"My role in Human Resources contributes to our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives by allowing me to impact and develop our employees as they advance in their careers. I am able to support our employees and help enrich their connection to the job and to the business by helping create an environment and culture that supports the true meaning behind the work we do and the products we manufacture.”

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.

Empowered to Succeed

The best ideas often come from the people closest to the work. Through Baxter GPS, employees are empowered to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and drive meaningful improvements every day. Across our sites and functions, teams are turning ideas into action and creating measurable impact for our business, customers, and patients.

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.

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.