At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, the company is unified around its purpose: to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, the company has brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. The company aspires to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world - and today, it is at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operates responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities.