Vibrant science across the globe
Patients are at the center of all our research and development efforts. We are committed to innovation in science that will ultimately make a meaningful difference in people’s lives all over the world. Ever since Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, was founded 350 years ago, we have gained unmatched experience in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines.
On top of leveraging our experience and expertise, we also believe that a healthier future deserves a sizable investment. In 2018 our Healthcare business devoted roughly 20% of total sales to R&D activities aimed at discovering and developing new therapies. All of these are integrated in a global organization with four strategically located and highly connected hubs on three continents: Darmstadt, Boston, Beijing and Tokyo.
Our pipeline
View our robust R&D pipeline across Immunology, Oncology, and Immuno-Oncology to see what we’re currently working on.
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany to Develop Automated Diagnostic Tool for Neglected ...
Combined efforts aim to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that detects both schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis
2020/07/02
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FDA Approves BAVENCIO as First-Line Maintenance Treatment for Patients with ...
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Pfizer Inc. today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for BAVENCIO® (avelumab).
2020/06/30
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Initiates First Clinical Trial of TLR7 and ...
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its investigational new drug application for M5049 for the treatment of patients with Covid-19 pneumonia.
2020/06/25
Diversity is a source of strength. As centers of excellence, our four global R&D hubs allow the 3,000 professionals of our Healthcare research and development team to leverage different cultures, regional knowledge and broad perspectives.
Luciano Rossetti
Head of Research and Development
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Are you curious to see how you can contribute to a healthier future? Join our team of scientists and development professionals! You can find all open positions within our Healthcare business in the Careers section.
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Partner with our R&D experts to unlock your project’s potential. We believe in mutually beneficial alliances built on transparency and commitment to ambitious, well-defined goals. These can be many and varied. For example, to help bring innovations to market, or to better market commercial products. Whatever your project, we are excited to hear your proposal!
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Innovators wanted! We highly value creativity, initiative and innovation. So, it’s very important to us that we recognize scientists, students and entrepreneurs who exhibit these qualities in outstanding work.
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