Diversity & inclusion fuels our mission
We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces and values varied skills, experiences, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives. MSD has a long-standing commitment to creating an organisation that is diverse and a culture that is inclusive and socially responsible.
Our workforce represents the people we serve
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just words – they are the reason we are able to deliver on our promise to invent for life. We foster a diverse workforce where employees feel comfortable bringing their unique perspectives to work.
But diversity is only half of the story; inclusion is just as important. Inclusion means a sense of belonging. When our employees know they are crucial to our mission, not only will they thrive, but our company will, too.
GD&I learning and development programs
We leverage a broad range of learning and development opportunities, such as our Foundations of D&I course and the Diverse Leadership Program.
Global diversity & inclusion ambassador teams
Our global diversity & inclusion ambassador teams integrate our business strategy with our people strategy.
Employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
EBRGs strengthen and diversify global leadership and provide culturally relevant insights that drive our success.
Our diversity & inclusion by the numbers
new hires were female in 2018
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Paradigm for Parity coalition
In July 2018, we became a signatory to Paradigm for Parity, a coalition of business leaders dedicated to addressing the corporate leadership gender gap. The goal of the coalition is to achieve full gender parity by 2030, with a near-term goal of women holding at least 30 percent of senior roles.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN)
We are a member of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, a partnership of multinational companies, national employers’ organizations, business networks and advocacy groups working in collaboration to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace.
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
Ken Frazier, along with other CEOs, signed a pledge with CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion that outlines a specific set of actions the signatories will take to cultivate a trusting environment where all ideas are welcomed, employees feel comfortable, and all are empowered to discuss this very important topic.
The Valuable 500
In 2019, we signed on to the Valuable 500, committing to cultivating a disability-confident workplace.
Diversity and inclusion have the ability to transform our culture, drive business results and advance our company’s mission to save and improve lives around the world. When people feel valued and empowered, they are able to innovate and make amazing things happen.
Celeste Warren
Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces different perspectives. Having a globally diverse workforce makes us a more innovative and agile company—and one better attuned to the needs of our customers, health care providers and patients who ultimately use our products.
Ken Frazier
Executive chairman of the board
Stories that inpire our progress
Together, we achieve more when we bring our whole selves to work.
Powered by inclusion: How we celebrate our diverse workforce
Every September, we celebrate Global Diversity & Inclusion Experience Month. Throughout the month, we hold various events to honor the different dimensions of diversity and inclusion, celebrating the employees who make our company so unique.
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless.
Our suppliers should be as diverse as the patients we serve
Our diverse supplier base helps us understand the needs of our people and patients. That’s why we engage a wide range of partners.
