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Our culture and values

We operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for people and communities everywhere.

It all comes back to saving and improving lives

No matter our role or title, we all rise to the challenge in pursuit of better health outcomes.

Everything we do, in and out of the laboratory, is based on our deep appreciation for life. That’s the reason we come together across the business with one purpose — to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

We walk the talk

If you want to learn about our culture, start with our people.

Merck for Mothers: Expanding access to quality maternal care

More than a decade of strategic partnerships, private sector innovation and data-driven impact are helping create a world where no woman has to die while giving life

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Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion

When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibilities for invention are endless

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Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide

How we’re advancing health equity through partnerships to help patients navigate cancer care

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Magic Johnson shares what makes him work harder

The basketball legend and businessman talked DE&I, HIV advocacy and leadership in an inspiring visit to our global headquarters

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Merck for Mothers: Expanding access to quality maternal care

More than a decade of strategic partnerships, private sector innovation and data-driven impact are helping create a world where no woman has to die while giving life

Read more

Next: Merck for Mothers: Expanding access to quality maternal care

Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion

When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibilities for invention are endless

Read more

Next: Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion

Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide

How we’re advancing health equity through partnerships to help patients navigate cancer care

Read more

Next: Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide

Magic Johnson shares what makes him work harder

The basketball legend and businessman talked DE&I, HIV advocacy and leadership in an inspiring visit to our global headquarters

Read more

Next: Magic Johnson shares what makes him work harder

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Code of conduct & compliance

Code of conduct & compliance

We represent many cultures but are united in our drive to deliver breakthrough medicines with honesty and integrity.