For 130 years, Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships. Today, we continue to be at the forefront of research to prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals – including cancer, infectious diseases such as HIV and Ebola, and emerging animal diseases – as we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world.

We hire the most brilliant minds because inventing for life depends on our work. Here, you'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues who share your sense of purpose. Our company will empower you to innovate, explore, and develop your full potential in our possibility-rich environment. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

WHY MERCK?

Because we recognize that our people are critical to our mission of improving and saving lives and are committed to rewarding their contributions. And, that's why we provide a valuable suite of compensation and benefit programs as well as resources to support our employees' professional achievement and personal well-being.

We value global diversity and inclusion at every level of the organization --- starting with the Office of the CEO -- and strive for inclusiveness in every aspect of work.

Our commitment to diversity doesn't stop at hiring. We believe that encouraging diversity among our employees enhances communication, teamwork, and personal and professional development. We have a number of programs that promote and celebrate diversity and provide networking opportunities for employees.

WE HAVE TEN EBRGs AT MERCK:

• League of Employees of African Descent (LEAD)

• Asia Pacific Association (APA)

• Merck capAbility Network

• Merck Hispanos Organization (MHO)

• Merck Interfaith Organization (MIO)

• Merck Rainbow Alliance (MRA)

• Next Gen Network (NGN)

• Native American & Global Indigenous People

• Veterans Leadership Network (VLN)

• Merck Women's Network (MWN)

We have more than 10,000 global members of Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) who help to drive employee engagement and achieve powerful business results.

EBRGs are employee volunteer groups of diverse constituencies that support talent acquisition, share business insights, and enhance the company's reputation as employer of choice. They provide leadership development, networking forums and mentoring opportunities for Merck employees.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGER EDUCATION

We invest in leadership development and D&I capability building for our employees and managers. Examples of our educational programs include the following:

Foundations of Diversity & Inclusion Training

• Inclusive Leadership Executive Development

• Diversity Leadership Program

• Unconscious Bias Education

AWARDS

• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune, 2021

• America's Best Employers , Forbes, 2021

• Best Employer for Diversity, Forbes, 2021

•  Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality, Human Rights Campaign's Best Places to Work Corporate Equality Index, 2021

• Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability (SM) Equality Index, 2020

EEO Statement

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran -- proudly embracing diversity in all of it's manifestations.

Merck's accommodation statement:

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to staffingaadar@merck.com.