Diversity and inclusion
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Meet Rodney Finalle, a doctor, a father and a proud member of our team at Merck
June 2, 2023
3 ways we support the LGBTQ+ community
How we stand by our commitment to allyship both within our company and in the world at large
May 11, 2023
Women who are leading the way
From researching new medicines to fighting for health equity, these colleagues are making an impact around the world
March 9, 2023
Women in science? Absolutely
Strong career paths and cutting-edge science draw more women scientists -- like chemists and engineers -- to our small molecule process R&D team
February 3, 2023
Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to Merck's history of invention and progress
Learn about scientific contributions of Black employees in our company's history and how our diversity initiatives have shaped our legacy of invention
February 2, 2023
How we’re prioritizing diversity in clinical trials and why it’s so important
New team augments ongoing efforts to increase participation from underrepresented communities in clinical trials to improve health equity
December 14, 2022
Merck leaders recognized as influential women executives
Honored by WomenInc., Cristal Downing, Caroline Litchfield and Jennifer Zachary push for progress and light the path for future women leaders
November 28, 2022
From isolation to empowerment: Stories from the HIV community
We sat down with two advocates for the HIV community to learn about their journeys through diagnosis and depression
October 25, 2022
Dedicated to developing women leaders
Nicoletta Luppi, SVP and managing director for our company in Italy, shares her top four career tips for women
September 28, 2022
Celebrating the diversity of our workforce
How we're leaning into the voices, perspectives and experiences that strengthen our mission
August 31, 2022
Merck publishes 2021/2022 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report
Letter from our chief executive officer and president, Rob Davis
August 30, 2022
How we’re supporting the advancement of women of color at our company
We joined forces with Paradigm for Parity to help build skills and capabilities needed for senior leadership roles
June 22, 2022
Merck joins Novartis-led collaboration to increase diversity in clinical trials
New collaboration expands our clinical trials efforts to four Historically Black Medical School clinical trial Centers of Excellence
June 22, 2022
‘We are encouraged to be who we are’: An LGBTQ+ colleague shares his story
Lutz Staacke talks about finding a company that appreciates him for who he is
June 13, 2022
STEM mentorship program helps underrepresented students shine
How we joined forces to develop a new program aimed at boosting diversity in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
June 1, 2022
4 LGBTQ+ employees share stories of finding freedom to be themselves at work
Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life"
May 26, 2022
Finding the courage to come out after 20 years of marriage
Merck executive Scott M. Wright shared his story of coming out in midlife -- the response was overwhelming
May 25, 2022
How our OneTen pilot program paved the way for hiring diverse talent
Our Durham, N.C. site became one of the first Merck locations to adopt the OneTen initiative, with the goal of closing the wealth gap for Black Americans
May 11, 2022
Celebrating our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues
During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and beyond, we’re committed to supporting and saluting our AAPI colleagues and the important work they do
April 27, 2022
Addressing health equity in the age of COVID-19
In this Teal Talks episode, health care influencers Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Aletha Maybank discuss how the pandemic has impacted health equity and disparities
March 4, 2022
Women in STEM at Merck share who inspires them most
Why strong STEM opportunities for women are important during Women’s History Month and every month
February 16, 2022
Paying tribute to our Black leaders in science
During Black History Month and beyond, we honor the Black inventors that shaped our company
January 28, 2022
Merck scientists launch research award to support rising chemists of color
Program provides career development and networking opportunities, fosters equity and inclusion
December 9, 2021
This leader works to ensure diversity and inclusion is visible in everything we do
Deepak Khanna, president, Europe and Canada, demonstrates how “diversity is a fact, but inclusion is an act”
December 1, 2021
We’re training more minority investigators to help improve diversity in clinical trials
Our company has partnered with National Medical Fellowships to help expand the pool of minority principal investigators
November 3, 2021
Find out how we’re working to do better for people and the planet
5 key takeaways from our 2020/2021 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report
September 28, 2021
Merck publishes 2020/2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report
Letter from our chief executive officer and president, Robert M. Davis
September 21, 2021
Supporting the next generation of diverse scientists
Meet some of the Merck mentors and former mentees helping make the Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program a success
July 28, 2021
Improving medical care in the Black community with family health histories
Why creating a family health history tree can help build trust and empower you to be your own voice in the doctor’s office
July 20, 2021
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless
July 13, 2021
8 women who made major strides at our company and beyond
Honoring the many ‘firsts’ of the inspiring women who paved the way for future generations
February 16, 2021
Our commitment to the Black community
From clinical trials to jobs creation, here’s how we’re advancing health equity, employment and more within the Black community
February 9, 2021
With OneTen, Merck is helping create 1 million jobs for Black Americans
Merck Chairman Ken Frazier serves as co-chair for a new initiative to create 1 million jobs for Black Americans in the next decade
December 10, 2020
When diversity in clinical trials is personal
How Adrelia's passion for diversity in clinical trials started close to home
September 22, 2020
Clinical trials & the power of diversity
Advancing science powered by greater diversity in our clinical research
September 9, 2020
How diversity and inclusion is essential to our mission
By Celeste Warren, vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer
August 3, 2020
Ken Frazier calls for unity in the face of injustice
Our CEO and chairman shares his thoughts on how we can all do better, together.
June 2, 2020