

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

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Finding the courage to come out after 20 years of marriage
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Celebrating our Asia Pacific community
We’re committed to supporting and saluting our colleagues and the important work they do
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Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times
One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the pandemic
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Learn how one doctor turned his family connection to cancer into a career driven by scientific innovation
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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"
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Finding the courage to come out after 20 years of marriage
MSD executive Scott M. Wright shared his story of coming out in midlife -- the response was overwhelming
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Celebrating our Asia Pacific community
We’re committed to supporting and saluting our colleagues and the important work they do
Read moreNext: Celebrating our Asia Pacific community

Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times
One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the pandemic
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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.