Diversity and inclusion
View all storiesDiversity 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 20, 2023
MSD 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 20, 2023
Pride, pediatrics and parenting
Meet Rodney Finalle, a doctor, a father and a proud member of our team at MSD
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 15, 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 15, 2023
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
February 3, 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
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
From isolation to empowerment: Stories from the HIV community
We sat down with two advocates for the HIV community to learn about their journeys through diagnosis and depression.
October 26, 2022
Dedicated to developing women leaders
Nicoletta Luppi, SVP and managing director for our company in Italy, shares her top four career tips for women
September 29, 2022
MSD 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
Celebrating our Asia Pacific community
We’re committed to supporting and saluting our colleagues and the important work they do
April 27, 2022
Addressing health equity in the age of COVID-19
In this Teal Talks episode, health care influencers Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Aletha Maybank discuss how the pandemic has impacted health equity and disparities
March 4, 2022
Women in STEM at MSD share who inspires them most
Why strong STEM opportunities for women are important during Women’s History Month and every month
February 16, 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
This leader works to ensure diversity and inclusion is visible in everything we do
Deepak Khanna, president, Europe and Canada, demonstrates how “diversity is a fact, but inclusion is an act”
December 1, 2021
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
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless
July 13, 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
Our commitment to the Black community
From clinical trials to jobs creation, here’s how we’re advancing health equity, employment and more within the Black community
February 9, 2021
How diversity and inclusion is essential to our mission
By Celeste Warren, vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer
August 3, 2020
Ken Frazier calls for unity in the face of injustice
Our CEO and chairman shares his thoughts on how we can all do better, together.
June 2, 2020