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View all storiesNew podcast: Meet the dealmakers
MSD’s business development and licensing team explain how they identify new opportunities to strengthen our robust R&D pipeline
June 5, 2023
Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench
Members of MSD’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients
May 19, 2023
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
March 7, 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
A scientist and a cancer survivor reflect on 34-year friendship and fighting cancer
Dr. Eric H. Rubin shares how his relationship with a patient-turned-friend reinforced his mission to help even more people
January 31, 2023
Celebrating the life of trailblazing cardiovascular researcher Dr. Arthur Patchett
Over the course of his career with MSD, Dr. Patchett changed the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease
January 11, 2023
In Burkina Faso, a personal mission to make a difference in one community
MSD colleagues found non-profit to provide critical resources for a village in one of the poorest countries in the world
November 28, 2022
Here for Good: Putting patients at the heart of innovation
For clinical researcher Janethe de Oliveira Pena, unmet needs in patient health serve as an urgent call to action
November 16, 2022
MSD for Mothers: Helping end maternal mortality
More than a decade of strategic partnerships, private sector innovation and data-driven impact to help create a world where no woman has to die while giving life
September 14, 2022
Meet the inaugural Health Equity Catalyst Fund initiatives
Teams around the world will put new funding to good use helping address urgent global needs
September 9, 2022
Celebrating the diversity of our workforce
How we're leaning into the voices, perspectives and experiences that strengthen our mission
August 31, 2022
Connecting employees with NGOs for impactful 3-month assignments
Our MSD Richard T. Clark Fellowship for Global Health program helps NGOs address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges
August 8, 2022
Experts discuss importance of cancer screenings and early detection
In this Teal Talks episode, TV host and cancer survivor Samantha Harris leads the conversation about the advances in cancer screenings and early prevention with three renowned specialists
August 1, 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
Here for Good: The human element inspiring our cancer research
Learn how one doctor turned his family connection to cancer into a career driven by scientific innovation
May 27, 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
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
May 25, 2022
Celebrating our Asia Pacific community
We’re committed to supporting and saluting our colleagues and the important work they do
April 27, 2022
Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times
One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the pandemic
April 26, 2022
Type 2 diabetes: A patient-centric approach to care
An informative Q&A with Dr. Sam Engel, associate vice president, cardiometabolic and women’s health at MSD Research Laboratories
April 26, 2022
‘Wonder Angie’ enlists her ‘super friends’ to fight oral cavity cancer
After receiving an oral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, a head and neck cancer survivor finds hope by embracing science, prioritizing mental health and leaning on her work family
April 8, 2022
How Wilson, N.C., plays a critical role in our commitment to supply
Meet the North Carolina-based manufacturing team that’s producing and packaging our oral antiviral COVID-19 medicine
March 4, 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
Company leaders highlight ESG priorities and performance
Our ESG Investor Event focused on our company’s long-term strategies related to access to health, employees, environmental sustainability, and ethics & values
February 23, 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
Why this new dad says every company should offer parental leave
Our colleague says taking time off to bond with his daughter was the ‘right thing to do’ for his family
February 2, 2022
6 New Year's resolutions MSD scientists are making in 2022
Hear what goals some of our senior scientists are tackling this year
January 19, 2022
Dean Li: Agility is 'about letting the data guide you'
The president of MSD Research Laboratories discusses how managing priorities is a key to scientific success
January 13, 2022
4 science innovators reveal their earliest inspirations
These medical researchers and scientists had a spark as children to invent and explore
January 12, 2022
Giving back: How our pro bono program drives positive change
Jennifer Zachary, MSD’s General Counsel, on how we can provide more legal services to those in need
December 15, 2021
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
Ken Frazier named Chief Executive’s 2021 CEO of the Year
Our executive chairman of the board and former CEO joins a list of legendary executives for his long record of leadership
October 27, 2021
An oral history: Stepping up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
Scientists, leaders, global partners and more reflect on how we rose to the challenge and worked together, one moment at a time
October 21, 2021
Childhood cancer patient dedicates his life to clinical trial research
After participating in a pediatric leukemia study, Arjan Ooms’ life has come full circle as our director of clinical research in the Netherlands
September 9, 2021
Employees help evacuate patients from record flood in China
Our Zhengzhou colleagues recount their experiences following a devastating flood
August 4, 2021
Fighting for health equity from inside the health care industry
Carmen Villar, vice president, social business innovation, always defended the underdog – now she leads a team solely focused on reducing health disparities
July 29, 2021
6 things you probably didn’t know about MSD
From Thomas Edison to Meryl Streep, these interesting tidbits about our company may surprise you
July 22, 2021
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless
July 13, 2021
Introducing our global hybrid work model
This model will help us be even more agile and productive as we deliver outcomes for the people who depend on our work.
June 22, 2021
Why young professionals want to grow their careers with us
Our efforts to build a generationally diverse workforce earns us the top spot on Forbes’ ‘Best Employers for New Grads’ list
June 9, 2021
Antimicrobial resistance - an emerging public health crisis
Q&A with Dr. Jenelle Krishnamoorthy on the urgent need to work together to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
May 26, 2021
Following the science of climate change
Jennifer Zachary, executive vice president and general counsel, who also leads safety, security and the environment, on our effort to help reduce the impacts of climate change
April 26, 2021
3 things I want the Black community to know about scientists like me
Denarra Simmons, senior scientist, on why now more than ever, the Black community needs to put their trust in science
April 14, 2021
I’m a doctor & in a high-risk group for COVID-19: Why I volunteer on the frontline
Paul Robinson, patient engagement lead for MSD in Europe, on how he’s helping vaccinate people in the U.K. against COVID-19
April 13, 2021
This scientist helps translate inventions into vaccines to protect public health
Beth-Ann Coller, executive director, global clinical development, knows how disease outbreaks underscore the importance of vaccines
February 25, 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
How one woman’s diverse team is driving innovation in science and medicine
Rebecca Ruck is breaking down silos and leveraging diversity to invent smarter and greener ways to produce medicine
January 28, 2021
"Coming back from maternity leave during a pandemic left me shell-shocked"
Elise Masella, executive director of global communications, returned to work after having her first baby in the thick of COVID-19. She shares what she's learned and how she's adjusted.
December 9, 2020
From Kenya to the U.S., she’s helping lead the fight against HIV
Growing up in Kenya during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis inspired MSD’s Dr. Bern Ng’eno to commit her life to improving HIV treatment and care
November 13, 2020
From the military to MSD: lessons in leadership
Meet three women who have served in the military and are now helping to lead our company
November 10, 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
From the marines to MSD: pursuing missions that matter
By Joe Butcher, associate director, Corporate Strategy
November 1, 2018