Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. The company devotes extensive efforts to increase access to medicines through far-reaching programs that not only donate Merck medicines but help deliver them to the people who need them. Merck also publishes unbiased health information as a not-for-profit service.

Our ongoing mission to improve and extend human life requires the many talents and experiences of our multi-cultural global work force. We value this diversity - and seek to foster it - because it sparks innovation when employees with different perspectives work together to offer solutions to the many challenges our business and times present.

Merck is committed to diversity both in our workforce and among our suppliers. We cast the widest net in our search for talent, seeking qualified suppliers, large and small, from all segments of the business community.