{"id":243028,"date":"2020-04-03T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T15:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/?page_id=243028"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:52:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:52:06","slug":"culture-and-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/culture-and-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture &amp; values"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-b2-hero-block-block_5e55067722f6e2e16df45fa312fd1afb\" class=\"mco-b2-hero-block full mccberg-block\">\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\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?w=768\" 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?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\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?h=768\" 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?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\/07\/history-outside-employees-biking-1703-1-hi_112_high-2.jpg?w=1200\" 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?w=1200\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" 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?w=1920\" 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?w=1920\" >\n\t<img 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?w=1920\" alt=\"Employees Biking\" 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            <nav class=\"breadcrumbs wrapper text-descriptive\"aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><\/nav>            \n                            <h1>Our culture and values<\/h1>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-description\"><p><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXP27337280\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@0C2340,7,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXP27337280\">We operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for people and communities everywhere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-title-block-block_fc51d0f6af844da119db96eccc27093a\" \n\t class=\"mco-title-block mccberg-block mb-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\">It all comes back to saving and improving lives<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mco-title-block-description\"><p>No matter our role or title, we all rise to the challenge in pursuit of better health outcomes. In and out of the laboratory, everything we do is based on our deep appreciation for life. That&#8217;s the reason we come together across the business with one purpose &#8212; to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.<\/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<div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link\" id=\"mcc-b7-related-link-block_d16bfa39c0b3238a69ff77e85f0b589b\">\n    <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-header-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-header\">\n                Our values            <\/h2>\n                        <p class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-description\">Our values represent the very core of our character. They guide every decision and action we take.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-content-container\">\n                                <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container-wrapper\">\n                            <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container first-link\">\n                                <span class=\"title\">Patients first<\/span>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-closed\"><\/i>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-opened\"><\/i>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-expanded\">\n                                <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=321,214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=321,214\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=656,437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=656,437\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=778,519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=778,519\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=778,519\" alt=\"\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <h4 class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-sub-title\">\n                                        Patients first                                    <\/h4>\n                                                                    <p>We&#039;re 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.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container-wrapper\">\n                            <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container\">\n                                <span class=\"title\">Respect for people<\/span>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-closed\"><\/i>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-opened\"><\/i>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-expanded\">\n                                <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=321,214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=321,214\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=656,437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=656,437\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=778,519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=778,519\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-2153204550.jpg?resize=778,519\" alt=\"family cooking\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <h4 class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-sub-title\">\n                                        Respect for people                                    <\/h4>\n                                                                    <p>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.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container-wrapper\">\n                            <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container\">\n                                <span class=\"title\">Ethics and integrity<\/span>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-closed\"><\/i>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-opened\"><\/i>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-expanded\">\n                                <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=321,214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=321,214\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=656,437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=656,437\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=778,519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=778,519\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/Employees-RY-Employee-Meeting-0056-1-HI_74_high-1-e1719336456865.jpg?resize=778,519\" alt=\"Employee meeting\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <h4 class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-sub-title\">\n                                        Ethics and integrity                                    <\/h4>\n                                                                    <p>We&#039;re committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We&#039;re responsible to all of our stakeholders: employees, patients, customers, distributors and suppliers, shareholders, and the communities we serve worldwide. We do not take professional or ethical shortcuts.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container-wrapper\">\n                            <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-container\">\n                                <span class=\"title\">Innovation and scientific excellence<\/span>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-closed\"><\/i>\n                                <i class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-opened\"><\/i>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-expanded\">\n                                <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=321,214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=321,214\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=656,437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=656,437\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=778,519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=778,519\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/07\/scientist-microscope-e1719331905657.jpg?resize=778,519\" alt=\"Scientist in a lab looking through microscope\" class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <h4 class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-sub-title\">\n                                        Innovation and scientific excellence                                    <\/h4>\n                                                                    <p>We&#039;re 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.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-image-container\">\n\t    <picture class=\"mcc-b7-related-link-image-holder\">\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=321,214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=321,214\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/10\/iStock-1201594635-442.jpg?resize=656,437\" 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