{"id":242887,"date":"2020-04-03T15:09:22","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T15:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/?page_id=242887"},"modified":"2025-09-10T10:02:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:02:47","slug":"company-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-b2-hero-block-block_633fe961ca374dfe1c4c427a26937955\" class=\"mco-b2-hero-block full mccberg-block mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-section \">\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container \">\n                    <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?h=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?h=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1919px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1200\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1920\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/03\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"Scientist reviewing test tubes\" class=\"eager \" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container-two\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-content-section\">\n                        \n                            <h1>Who we are<\/h1>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-description\"><p>We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We&#8217;re at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-title-block-block_d0ef17f4a78d3e87dc66fd061aa20b9e\" \n\t class=\"mco-title-block mccberg-block mb-2 mt-2 aligncenter\" \n\t \t >\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mco-title-block-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mco-title-block-title\">Our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mco-title-block-description\"><p>For more than 130 years, we&#8217;ve brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We foster an inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"ourvalues\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"secondary btn\" href=\"#ourvalues\">Our values <\/a> |  <a class=\"secondary btn\" href=\"#DE&amp;I\">Diversity and inclusion<\/a> | <a class=\"secondary btn\" href=\"#leadership\">Leadership<\/a>  I <a class=\"secondary btn\" href=\"#patients\">Patients<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Our values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_0c0e016540c3c9cac1aa7f67e4d87379\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2 left\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"Employees Biking\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"Employees Biking\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We&#039;re driven by a desire to improve life                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>Our values represent the core of our character and guide every decision and action we take.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients first<\/li>\n<li>Respect for people<\/li>\n<li>Ethics and integrity<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and scientific excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/culture-and-values\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more about our culture and values\"\n                                              target=\"\">Learn more about our culture and values<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"DE&#038;I\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognize the importance of embedding a culture of inclusion and belonging at every level of our company. We\u2019re committed to fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_ec44ed735735de11a6f73aa18dab9562\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2 right\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"two women and a man talking\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/11\/Merck-June-21-2023_1875.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/11\/Merck-June-21-2023_1875.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/11\/Merck-June-21-2023_1875.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/11\/Merck-June-21-2023_1875.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/11\/Merck-June-21-2023_1875.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/11\/Merck-June-21-2023_1875.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"two women and a man talking\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We strive to provide equal opportunity for all                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>An inclusive mindset is central to our business growth and enables us to ensure patients and customers experience ultimate health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mco-title-block-title\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more about our diversity and inclusion efforts\"\n                                              target=\"\">Learn more about our diversity and inclusion efforts<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"leadership\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our leaders guide our purpose to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. This is the foundation of everything we do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_8923515bfa0e5147164a8421fe3b3016\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2 left\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"Illustration of leaders speaking on stage\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Leadership-illustration.jpeg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Leadership-illustration.jpeg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Leadership-illustration.jpeg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Leadership-illustration.jpeg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Leadership-illustration.jpeg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Leadership-illustration.jpeg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"Illustration of leaders speaking on stage\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    The team that guides our passion                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>Our leaders come from all areas of the business to help position us to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/leadership\/\"\n                       title=\"Meet our leadership team\"\n                                              target=\"\">Meet our leadership team<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"patients\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patients and caregivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We work hard to bring you the medications and vaccines that help fight some of the world&#8217;s most serious health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_0876ef63642076e30cb7ed354127a108\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2 negative right\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"man holding his wife&#039;s face in his hands\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/08\/diversity-ct-related-link.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/08\/diversity-ct-related-link.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/08\/diversity-ct-related-link.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/08\/diversity-ct-related-link.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/08\/diversity-ct-related-link.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/08\/diversity-ct-related-link.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"man holding his wife&#039;s face in his hands\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    Everything that motivates us starts with you                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>We\u2019re here to help you get the information you need to guide you on your health journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/patients\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more about our commitment to patients\"\n                                              target=\"\">Learn more about our commitment to patients<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-content-teaser-cards-block-block_0bb649064e9bd6bd176ad1f73e50ff10\"\n     class=\"mco-content-teaser-cards-block wrapper  mccberg-block mb-2 mt-2\">\n    <div class=\"mco-content-teaser-cards-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"mco-content-teaser-card-block-title fixed-h3\">Read our stories<\/h3>\t\t            <p class=\"mco-content-teaser-card-block-description\">Learn about the heartbeat of our company.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mco-content-teaser-cards-cards-container\" data-cards-count=\"4\">\n\t\t                <a\n                     class=\"mco-content-teaser-card-item no-underline\"\n                     href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/stories\/5-historical-designations-highlight-groundbreaking-scientific-achievements\/\"\n                                    >\n                    <span\n                            class=\"mco-content-teaser-card-item-image-content-container\"\n                            style=\"\"\n                    >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <picture>\n                                <source\n                                        media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/02\/EmployeesPackagingPenicillin_RahwayMER-PHO-0368-0011-Image00001.jpg?resize=321,196\"\n                                \/>\n                                <source\n                                        media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/02\/EmployeesPackagingPenicillin_RahwayMER-PHO-0368-0011-Image00001.jpg?resize=314,209\"\n                                \/>\n                                <source\n                                        media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/02\/EmployeesPackagingPenicillin_RahwayMER-PHO-0368-0011-Image00001.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                                \/>\n                                <img\n                                        data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/02\/EmployeesPackagingPenicillin_RahwayMER-PHO-0368-0011-Image00001.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                                        alt=\"Employees Packaging Penicillin\"\n                                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                \/>\n                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/span>\n                    <div class=\"mco-content-teaser-card-item-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <h5 class=\"fixed-h5\">5 historical designations highlight groundbreaking scientific achievements<\/h5>                        <p>The American Chemical Society Landmark program recognizes important contributions to modern life through chemical sciences<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                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