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.
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Here for Good: A lifelong mission against HIV
A colleague transformed personal grief and tragedy into a lifelong mission to help persons living with HIV
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Meet the scientist advancing respiratory health and inspiring women and Latino scientists
Dr. Carmen La Rosa is uncovering new ways to help people with respiratory conditions
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Our former CEO Dr. Roy Vagelos honored for role in helping China combat hepatitis B
We’re proud of his recognition and our continued commitment to global health
Read moreNext: Our former CEO Dr. Roy Vagelos honored for role in helping China combat hepatitis B
Here for Good: A steadfast commitment to health equity
How one colleague’s upbringing and career journey have motivated her to fight inequities around the world
Read moreNext: Here for Good: A steadfast commitment to health equity
How employees with careers in nursing are critical at MSD
Nurses' clinical expertise and patient experience provide valuable insight across our company
Read moreNext: How employees with careers in nursing are critical at MSD
Here for Good: A lifelong mission against HIV
A colleague transformed personal grief and tragedy into a lifelong mission to help persons living with HIV
Read moreNext: Here for Good: A lifelong mission against HIV
Meet the scientist advancing respiratory health and inspiring women and Latino scientists
Dr. Carmen La Rosa is uncovering new ways to help people with respiratory conditions
Read moreNext: Meet the scientist advancing respiratory health and inspiring women and Latino scientists
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.