

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.

Women who are leading the way
From researching new medicines to fighting for health equity, these colleagues are making an impact around the world
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VIDEO: Aiming for health equity and business success
Empowered at work and in a leading fellowship program, Josette Gbemudu is determined to make a difference
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Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to MSD’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
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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
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VIDEO: Here for Good – When passion and curiosity fuel innovation
Hear how one of our scientists balances her work and family life to accelerate our groundbreaking research
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Women who are leading the way
From researching new medicines to fighting for health equity, these colleagues are making an impact around the world
Read moreNext: Women who are leading the way

VIDEO: Aiming for health equity and business success
Empowered at work and in a leading fellowship program, Josette Gbemudu is determined to make a difference
Learn moreNext: VIDEO: Aiming for health equity and business success

Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to MSD’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
Take a lookNext: Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to MSD’s history of invention and progress

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
Read moreNext: Women in science? Absolutely

VIDEO: Here for Good – When passion and curiosity fuel innovation
Hear how one of our scientists balances her work and family life to accelerate our groundbreaking research
Read moreNext: VIDEO: Here for Good – When passion and curiosity fuel innovation
Our values
Our values represent the very core of our character. They guide every decision and action we take.
Patients first

Patients first
We are all accountable for delivering high quality products and services. We aspire to improve the health and wellness of people and animals worldwide and to expand access to our medicines and vaccines. All of our actions must be measured against our responsibility to those who use or need our products.
Respect for people

Respect for people
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, safety and teamwork of our employees. We work to create an environment of mutual respect, inclusion and accountability. We reward commitment and performance and are responsive to the needs of our employees and their families.
Ethics and integrity
Innovation and scientific excellence

Innovation and scientific excellence
We are dedicated to the highest standard of innovation and scientific excellence. Our research is guided by a commitment to improving health and quality of life. We strive to identify and meet the most critical needs of patients and customers through continuous innovation across all areas of our business.


Code of conduct & compliance
We represent many cultures but are united in our drive to deliver breakthrough medicines with honesty and integrity.