MSD Switzerland

#MSD is one of the world's leading, researching biopharmaceutical companies with over 130 years history. We have made it our mission to contribute to the improvement of health worldwide. Our company is called MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) everywhere except in the USA and Canada known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.

Today we met at the Airport in Zurich for our bi-annual #MSDSwitzerland Company Summit to re-connect after the summer break. It was a fantastic event centered around the theme "Ignite our Future. 🚀". The summit was a platform for knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and collaboration, enabling us to collectively chart the path towards a brighter future. We firmly believe that nurturing a culture of collaboration and embracing new ideas is essential to propel us forward. The summit provided the ideal environment to ignite our future initiatives, paving the way for even greater achievements. 👉Swipe right to see some pictures of the day! 

#Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories — and we've been discovering, developing, supplying and delivering vaccines to help prevent disease for over 130 years. Learn more about our work in Switzerland: https://lnkd.in/djSv5aVn #vaccines #inventingforlife

Cancer remains one of the world’s greatest health challenges. We are pursuing #research where scientific opportunity and medical need converge to advance #CancerCare and give patients more moments with those they love. Learn more about our work in Switzerland https://lnkd.in/gKPkKa8B #inventingforlife

Only 30 days left until Race for Life – Fundraising Velotour 2024! For the third time, we are supporting the Race for Life cycling marathon as an event partner. Last year, our employees covered an incredible 4000 km - equivalent to the flight distance from Lucerne to Cairo! This year, our racing teams are excited to log many kilometers for cancer patients and cancer research. Thank you to all of our employees who are dedicated to this important cause! Together, we can make a difference. #RaceForLife #TogetherAgainstCancer #WinasoneTeam

#Melanoma affects adults of all ages. Did you know it is one of the most common cancers in #young #adults? We want you to know the signs of melanoma and how to lower your risk of getting this disease. Remember: 👉 The most effective measure is sun protection. 👒🧴 👉 It is also important to check your skin regularly and show any noticeable changes to a dermatologist. 🔍👩⚕️ To share knowledge about melanoma and educate people on prevention and early detection, we have developed an educational website including a skin quiz. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eyR_fbr9 #BeMelanomaAware #EarlydetectionMatters

Drew Otoo, president of global vaccines, has seen the devastation of infectious diseases like meningitis, malaria and cholera and the impact of cutting-edge science in helping to prevent certain illnesses. Hear why it’s important to speak with a doctor about recommended vaccines. #vaccines #inventingforlife

Our teams of researchers and scientists are pushing the  boundaries of #cancer #research to discover more effective  anticancer therapies. Learn more about our vision and our work in Switzerland https://lnkd.in/diTkgU64  focus/oncology/ #inventingforlife

We are excited to share the article in the Entlebucher Medienhaus AG, which provides an insight into the daily life of Stephanie Beer, a forensic scientist at MSD in Schachen. Since 2018, she has been uncovering pharmaceutical counterfeits on a daily basis in the forensic laboratory of our company, using state-of-the-art tools. Detecting pharmaceutical counterfeits is a priority for us at MSD. We are heavily involved in the development of technologies and methods to ensure the authenticity and quality of our products. We are proud of the dedication and expertise of Stéphanie and her team, who work tirelessly every day to ensure the safety of our patients. Their contribution to uncovering pharmaceutical counterfeits is invaluable. #PharmaceuticalCounterfeits #Safety #Forensics #MSDSwitzerland

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 To raise awareness about lung cancer and educate people about the most important facts, we have developed an educational website with an online lung check. We want everyone to recognize the symptoms of lung cancer and know when to see a doctor. Because early detection of lung cancer symptoms can save lives! 👉 Visit www.stopp-lungenkrebs.ch 👉 Do the online lung check 👉 Share the website with your loved ones 💝 #WorldLungCancerDay #FightLungCancer #InventingForLife