Diversity and inclusion
View all storiesMerck publishes 2023/2024 Impact Report
Letter from our chairman and chief executive officer, Rob Davis
August 16, 2024
Podcast: A candid conversation about diversity in clinical trials
Hear a patient and a doctor share why they want more people involved in medical studies
May 2, 2024
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibilities for invention are endless
January 25, 2024
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
October 26, 2023
Diversity and inclusion strengthen everything we do
From fostering an inclusive and supportive culture to working with diverse suppliers, diversity and inclusion are integral to helping us better serve patients
September 19, 2023
Improving diversity in clinical trials through Beacon of Hope
Unique collaboration expands our clinical trials efforts to four Historically Black Medical School Clinical Trial Centers of Excellence
September 6, 2023
Merck publishes Impact Report 2022/2023
Letter from our chairman and chief executive officer, Rob Davis
August 9, 2023
LGBTQ+: Starting a conversation with a health care provider
Dr. Alix Casler suggests ways for LGBTQ+ individuals to find supportive care
June 14, 2023
Pride, pediatrics and parenting
Meet Rodney Finalle, a doctor, a father and a proud member of our team at Merck
June 2, 2023
3 ways we support the LGBTQ+ community
How we stand by our commitment to allyship both within our company and in the world at large
May 11, 2023
Women who are leading the way
From researching new medicines to fighting for health equity, these colleagues are making an impact around the world
March 9, 2023
Women in science? Absolutely
Strong career paths and cutting-edge science draw more women scientists -- like chemists and engineers -- to our small molecule process R&D team
February 3, 2023
Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to Merck's history of invention and progress
Learn about scientific contributions of Black employees in our company's history and how our diversity initiatives have shaped our legacy of invention
February 2, 2023
How we’re prioritizing diversity in clinical trials and why it’s so important
New team augments ongoing efforts to increase participation from underrepresented communities in clinical trials to improve health equity
December 14, 2022
Merck publishes 2021/2022 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report
Letter from our chief executive officer and president, Rob Davis
August 30, 2022
‘We are encouraged to be who we are’: An LGBTQ+ colleague shares his story
Lutz Staacke talks about finding a company that appreciates him for who he is
June 13, 2022
4 LGBTQ+ employees share stories of finding freedom to be themselves at work
Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life"
May 26, 2022
Paying tribute to our Black leaders in science
During Black History Month and beyond, we honor the Black inventors that shaped our company
January 28, 2022
Find out how we’re working to do better for people and the planet
5 key takeaways from our 2020/2021 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report
September 28, 2021
8 women who made major strides at our company and beyond
Honoring the many ‘firsts’ of the inspiring women who paved the way for future generations
February 16, 2021
Clinical trials & the power of diversity
Advancing science powered by greater diversity in our clinical research
September 9, 2020