Our Story

Our more than 85-year heritage gives us distinct perspective on the needs of patients and caregivers. We lead today by putting those insights to work to deliver new, better healthcare solutions and access to care in the communities where we live and work.

Our Story
  • Our Leadership

    Our forward-looking leadership team is a driving force in ensuring we meet the needs of all our stakeholders – every day and everywhere.

  • Our Governance

    We are proud of our strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.

  • Corporate Responsibility

    We are committed to doing business the right way, ensuring that we champion our employees, our communities, our customers and patients, and our environment in everything we do.

  • Our History

    For more than 85 years, we’ve been focused on saving and sustaining lives and elevating patient care.

Specialties

Helping you reach a healthy life, full of possibility.

Specialties
  • Critical Care

    When every moment counts, our therapies help healthcare specialists provide life-sustaining treatment to you or your loved one.

  • Hospital Care

    From the pharmacy to the bedside, we support you and your healthcare providers with IV medications and infusion technologies designed with safety in mind.

  • Nutritional Care

    When medical conditions prevent you from adequately feeding yourself, we provide life-saving clinical nutrition options to help you regain or maintain your health.

  • Renal Care

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an ongoing journey. While every journey is unique, Baxter is with you every step of the way, providing options to meet your lifestyle needs.

  • Surgical Care

    We partner with surgical teams around the world so they can operate with confidence, precision and speed for a successful outcome to your surgery.

​Sean Martin

​Senior Vice President and General Counsel

​Sean Martin

Sean Martin is senior vice president and general counsel.

Martin joined Baxter in 2017 from Apollo Education Group, Inc., where he served as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary from 2010 to 2017. Previously, he served as assistant secretary (2010), vice president of corporate law (2009 to 2010) and vice president of commercial law (2005 to 2009) for Amgen Inc. He also served as vice president and deputy general counsel at Fresenius Medical Care North America from 2000 to 2005. Martin was a partner at the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP from 1998 to 2000 and served eight years as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.

He serves as executive sponsor of Early Career Professionals, a business resource group focused on helping early career professionals at Baxter achieve their professional development aspirations and maximize their contributions to Baxter’s business objectives.

Martin received a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School.