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At Merck, we believe in putting patients first in all we do. This commitment, along with
our focus on developing novel medicines and vaccines that address unmet medical
needs distinguishes us as one of the world's leading research-driven pharmaceutical
companies.
Merck's performance in 2005 shows just how focused we are on improving human
health:
--Over $22 billion in sales, with $4.6 billion in net income
--Over $3.8 billion invested in research and development to discover
breakthrough medicines and vaccines
--Forty four new research collaborations and licensing agreements signed
--$437 million donated in pharmaceutical and vaccine products to patient
assistance programs around the world
--Nine priority therapeutic areas of focus in research: Alzheimer's disease,
atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, novel vaccines, obesity,
oncology, pain and sleep disorders
Make a difference.
Discover and develop medicines and vaccines that provide true advances in
patient care.
Use our proven research ability to tackle diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's,
diabetes and obesity.
Help patients who need financial assistance to get the medicines they need.
Bring hope to people around the world affected by health crises like HIV/AIDS
and river blindness.
Make free, unbiased general health information available to everyone.
Be rewarded.
While strong ethics and a sense of accomplishment are integral to our culture, there
are also some down-to-earth reasons for joining us. Merck offers a full complement of
benefits that regularly receive accolades from Working Mother, Hewitt Benefit Survey
Index and other leading media and industry sources:
--A very competitive compensation package including merit increases, bonuses
and a stock option plan
--Work-life balance initiatives, such as flexible work arrangements, childcare and
fitness centers
--Attractive and top-ranked benefits including both a 401K with employer
matching program and a pension plan
--Mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, scholarships and other means to
foster skill and career development
To learn more and to apply on-line, please visit www.merck.com/careers
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