Home > About us > Stories Our Stories We are MSD Switzerland. Get to know us through our stories! Company MSD Switzerland once again awarded with the Swiss LGBTI-Label For the fourth time in a row, MSD Switzerland has been awarded the Swiss LGBTI-Label, a certification given to companies and organizations with an open, inclusive, and appreciative corporate culture. Knowledge Dr. Maurice Hilleman: “The father of modern vaccines” Vaccines are part of MSD’s history and are closely associated with Dr. Maurice Hilleman (1919-2005), the father of modern vaccine science. During his nearly 30-year career at MSD, he developed more than 40 vaccines for humans and animals. This legacy continues today thanks to our dedicated researchers. The story of modern day vaccines began in […] Responsibility Active at the Luzerner Stadtlauf Exercise brings people together and promotes good health. As a sponsor of the 2025 Luzerner Stadtlauf (Lucerne City Run), we enabled 1,100 children to take part in the popular school run free of charge and were also at the starting line ourselves – with over 300 MSD employees and their families. Diversity and inclusion Women at MSD In the company’s more than 130-year history, many women have helped shape MSD. Filter by: View All