Merck Careers

Merck & Co., Inc., known as MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) outside the United States and Canada, is a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA. Founded in 1891, Merck is dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. The company’s mission is to save and improve lives around the world through cutting-edge scientific research and healthcare solutions. With a workforce of over 68,000 employees globally, Merck operates in more than 140 countries and maintains a strong reputation for scientific excellence and ethical business practices.

Merck’s portfolio spans oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, cardiometabolic disorders, and animal health. The company is widely recognized for its breakthrough cancer immunotherapy, KEYTRUDA®, as well as its contributions to vaccine development, including the HPV vaccine Gardasil®. In recent years, Merck has been at the forefront of COVID-19 therapeutic research and has expanded its pipeline through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Its consistent investment in R&D underscores its commitment to addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges while maintaining a strong market position among the top pharmaceutical companies globally.