Inventing for Life
Vision
To make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. We are committed to being the premier, research-intensive biopharmaceutical company and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for today and the future.
Mission
To discover, develop and provide innovative products and services that save and improve lives around the world.
Who We Are
We are a global healthcare company with a 130-year history of working to make a difference.
HEADQUARTERS
Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. and operates in more than 140 countries.
EMPLOYEES
approximately 69,000 worldwide in 2018
2018 R&D EXPENSE
$7.9 billion (excludes restructuring and merger related expenses)
BUSINESSES
Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health
2018 REVENUE
$42.3 billion
MSD for mothers
MSD for Mothers is our 10-year, $500 million initiative that applies our scientific and business expertise, as well as our financial resources, to help end preventable maternal mortality
We are working on transformative solutions to strengthen sustainable health systems by focusing on improving access to quality of maternal health care women receive in health facilities at the time of childbirth and improving access to quality modern contraceptives.