Research
We run to, not from, the world’s biggest health challenges.
The journey to invention and discovery is guided by science – and inspired by patients
Our purpose is to save and improve lives for generations. Our strategy is simple: We follow the science. The path to discovery is often unclear, but we are tireless in seeking solutions for some of the world’s most difficult health challenges.
Our work in numbers
people employed in research and development
people reached through our major programs and partnerships
invested in R&D in 2019
Our areas of focus
We focus on scientific innovation to deliver medicines and vaccines that may help millions of people around the world
Oncology
Oncology
Our mission is to deliver innovations that extend and improve the lives of people with cancer.
Vaccines
Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories – and we’ve been discovering, developing and delivering vaccines to help prevent disease for over 100 years.
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
We play an important role in discovering and developing innovative medicines and vaccines to treat and prevent infectious diseases, including HIV and Ebola.
Discovery & Development
Discovery & Development
We follow the science where we can make the greatest difference, now and in the future.
Our commitment to patients is unwavering
As long as there are still patients in hospitals, doctors and nurses desperate to add years to the lives of their patients, and a world where treatments aren’t accessible to all, we will be here, fighting with all we have to deliver more, sooner.
Invention begins here
Our scientists are applying the latest groundbreaking research technologies and revolutionizing how we discover and develop medicines and vaccines
View our storiesMeet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Rietja Hart, Finance Lead
We are continuing a series of articles in which we would like to introduce you to our leaders at MSD BeLux, to get to know what drives them in their roles, what it’s like to lead at MSD BeLux, and what it’s like being part of a company with such a significant impact on the […]
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Katrien De Vos appointed to Managing Director, MSD Belgium & Luxembourg
Katrien De Vos has taken the lead of MSD Belgium & Luxembourg since Monday, May 1. In her new role of Managing Director, she takes over from An Cloet, External Affairs Director at MSD Belgium, who held the position ad interim for the past 6 months. Prior to joining MSD, Katrien De Vos held various […]
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Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Dr. Laurent Viérin, Country Medical Director
We are starting a series of articles in which we would like to introduce you to our leaders at MSD BeLux, to get to know what drives them in their roles, what it’s like to lead at MSD BeLux, and what it’s like being part of a company with such a significant impact on the […]
Read moreNext: Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Dr. Laurent Viérin, Country Medical Director
Together against pneumococcal diseases
What are the numbers onhospitalisation and deaths? For adults above the age of 50, the chance at hospitalisation is lower in comparison to adults above the age of 65. Yet, pneumococcal diseases cause 5800 adults above the age of 50 to be hospitalised every year.2 As people get older, the chance of developing severe symptoms […]
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Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Rietja Hart, Finance Lead
We are continuing a series of articles in which we would like to introduce you to our leaders at MSD BeLux, to get to know what drives them in their roles, what it’s like to lead at MSD BeLux, and what it’s like being part of a company with such a significant impact on the […]
Read moreNext: Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Rietja Hart, Finance Lead
Katrien De Vos appointed to Managing Director, MSD Belgium & Luxembourg
Katrien De Vos has taken the lead of MSD Belgium & Luxembourg since Monday, May 1. In her new role of Managing Director, she takes over from An Cloet, External Affairs Director at MSD Belgium, who held the position ad interim for the past 6 months. Prior to joining MSD, Katrien De Vos held various […]
Read moreNext: Katrien De Vos appointed to Managing Director, MSD Belgium & Luxembourg
Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Dr. Laurent Viérin, Country Medical Director
We are starting a series of articles in which we would like to introduce you to our leaders at MSD BeLux, to get to know what drives them in their roles, what it’s like to lead at MSD BeLux, and what it’s like being part of a company with such a significant impact on the […]
Read moreNext: Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Dr. Laurent Viérin, Country Medical Director
Together against pneumococcal diseases
What are the numbers onhospitalisation and deaths? For adults above the age of 50, the chance at hospitalisation is lower in comparison to adults above the age of 65. Yet, pneumococcal diseases cause 5800 adults above the age of 50 to be hospitalised every year.2 As people get older, the chance of developing severe symptoms […]
Read moreNext: Together against pneumococcal diseases