{"id":10282,"date":"2026-03-31T21:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/?page_id=10282"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:24:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-b2-hero-block-block_e46e4ed9911bd2681a1cc4e3019cfb6b\" class=\"mco-b2-hero-block full mccberg-block\">\n    <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-section \">\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container \">\n                    <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?h=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?h=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1919px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1200\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1920\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/B2-We-are-driven-by-a-shared-purpose-that-is-to_-Invent-for-Life.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"eager \" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container-two\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-content-section\">\n            <nav class=\"breadcrumbs wrapper text-descriptive\"aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><\/nav>            \n                            <h1>About us<\/h1>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-description\"><p>We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We focus on scientific innovation to deliver medicines and vaccines that may help millions of people around the world. Here you can learn more about us and our work in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_7a0a69c3c722af49069abc27e290ddb8\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block left\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"Young woman smiles during a meeting at the table with colleagues.\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Aboutus_Meeting.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Aboutus_Meeting.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Aboutus_Meeting.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Aboutus_Meeting.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Aboutus_Meeting.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Aboutus_Meeting.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"Young woman smiles during a meeting at the table with colleagues.\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We are an attractive employer                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>At MSD, we strongly believe our people are our greatest asset. That is why we create a working environment that embraces diversity, promotes personal development and actively supports the reconciliation of professional and private life.<\/p>\n<p>We offer modern working conditions, flexible home office options as well as attractive additional benefits. This also includes a generous 16-week parental leave for mothers and fathers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/responsibility\/msd-switzerland-sustainability-and-global-health\/employees\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more\"\n                                              target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_d84c11a3b6721c952be8fd25fe09fd61\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block right\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"A road in the mountains in Switzerland\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/responsibility_engagement-1.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/responsibility_engagement-1.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/responsibility_engagement-1.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/responsibility_engagement-1.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/responsibility_engagement-1.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/responsibility_engagement-1.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"A road in the mountains in Switzerland\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    Sustainability and global health                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>Sustainability and global health are firmly embedded in MSD\u2019s strategy. We combine responsible action with innovation, are committed to sustainably improving access to healthcare, promote a diverse corporate culture and pursue ambitious environmental goals \u2013 with the clear ambition of creating long-term impact for patients, society and the environment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/responsibility\/msd-switzerland-sustainability-and-global-health\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more\"\n                                              target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_4084baa1fdde51bfff3a09ad22ebc3ee\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block left\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"Close-up of a woman during a team meeting\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/Our-employees-close-up-listening-during-team-meeting_hi_300dpi.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/Our-employees-close-up-listening-during-team-meeting_hi_300dpi.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/Our-employees-close-up-listening-during-team-meeting_hi_300dpi.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/Our-employees-close-up-listening-during-team-meeting_hi_300dpi.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/Our-employees-close-up-listening-during-team-meeting_hi_300dpi.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/Our-employees-close-up-listening-during-team-meeting_hi_300dpi.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"Close-up of a woman during a team meeting\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We are guided by inspiring leaders                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>Our leaders focus on our purpose to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. They do this in an appreciative and inclusive work environment and live our values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/leadership\/\"\n                       title=\"Meet our leaders\"\n                                              target=\"_blank\">Meet our leaders<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_388bfc8157b95797da56f427d4066ad5\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block right\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"A man sitting at the table smiling during a meeting\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/MSD_LGBTI_Label1.png?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/MSD_LGBTI_Label1.png?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/MSD_LGBTI_Label1.png?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/MSD_LGBTI_Label1.png?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/MSD_LGBTI_Label1.png?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/MSD_LGBTI_Label1.png?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"A man sitting at the table smiling during a meeting\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We support diversity and inclusion                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>Around 50% of women at MSD Switzerland work in senior positions. We support our employees&#8217; involvement in various networks, such as the Women&#8217;s Network, the Next Generation Network or the LGBTI Network. We proudly carry the &#8220;Swiss LGBTI Label&#8221;, a certification for companies and organisations with an open and inclusive culture.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <a class=\"btn secondary read_more\"\n                       href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more\"\n                                              target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_de6b6c570e4546459794f39faedb7987\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block left\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"Clinical studies at MSD\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/clinical-trials-on-track-featured-image1.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/clinical-trials-on-track-featured-image1.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/clinical-trials-on-track-featured-image1.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/clinical-trials-on-track-featured-image1.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/clinical-trials-on-track-featured-image1.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/clinical-trials-on-track-featured-image1.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"Clinical studies at MSD\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We run clinical trials                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland is one of more than fifty countries where MSD conducts clinical research.<\/p>\n<p>Our team at R\u00f6sslimatt in Lucerne is currently coordinating 40 clinical studies in Switzerland in the fields of oncology, infectious diseases, immunology and general medicine (as of 01\/2026).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/research\/clinical-trials\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more\"\n                                              target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_f156f8204b74fc105c8af79936195642\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block right\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"Scientists Thornberry and Weber smile at the camera\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/11\/2006-JANUVIA-122313_Thornberry_Weber-e1631944580583.jpg?resize=696,425\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/11\/2006-JANUVIA-122313_Thornberry_Weber-e1631944580583.jpg?resize=384,468\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/11\/2006-JANUVIA-122313_Thornberry_Weber-e1631944580583.jpg?resize=750,650\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/11\/2006-JANUVIA-122313_Thornberry_Weber-e1631944580583.jpg?resize=850,744\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/11\/2006-JANUVIA-122313_Thornberry_Weber-e1631944580583.jpg?resize=980,832\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/11\/2006-JANUVIA-122313_Thornberry_Weber-e1631944580583.jpg?resize=650,544\"\n                                alt=\"Scientists Thornberry and Weber smile at the camera\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    We continue our success story                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>For over 130 years, we\u2019ve been guided by the view that great medicines and vaccines change the world. Our legacy of inventing medicines and vaccines continues to this day.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n                        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-buttons-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/history\/\"\n                       title=\"Learn more\"\n                                              target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\" role=\"dialog\" >\n    <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-content popup-content\">\n            <button class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-close popup-close\" >&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-modal-video\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">We focus on disease areas with unmet medical need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Find out more about our main areas of focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-three-column-content-block-block_ef4f4c44ac35962693f201505f5fb0b7\"\n     class=\"mco-three-column-content-block mccberg-block mb-1\">\n\n\t\n    <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-columns-container\">\n\n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/04\/focus-oncology-e1670592380313.jpg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/04\/focus-oncology-e1670592380313.jpg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/04\/focus-oncology-e1670592380313.jpg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/04\/focus-oncology-e1670592380313.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"Oncology\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Oncology<\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p>We are working to prevent cancer through vaccination and to provide oncologists with treatment options that give their patients a better quality of life and more time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/areas-of-focus\/oncology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Vaccines<\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p>Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories \u2013 and we\u2019ve been discovering, developing and delivering vaccines to help prevent disease for over 100 years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/areas-of-focus\/vaccines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Infectious diseases<\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p>We play an important role in discovering and developing innovative medicines and vaccines to treat and prevent infectious diseases, including HIV, CMV and antimicrobial therapies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/areas-of-focus\/infectious-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-three-column-content-block-block_36e593044706429b6ad2930b64eb46ca\"\n     class=\"mco-three-column-content-block mccberg-block mt-1 mb-1-mobile\">\n\n\t\n    <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-columns-container\">\n\n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high-1.jpg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high-1.jpg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high-1.jpg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high-1.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"Our work in diabetes\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Cardio-metabolic disorders<\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p>We have a long tradition of making significant contributions in the area of cardio-metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/areas-of-focus\/cardio-metabolic-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-feature-stories-block-block_f297a7ef36900b310e5d0b69a4c96267\" class=\"mco-feature-stories-block mccberg-block mt-2-tablet mt-2-mobile\">\n    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-static-content-container\">\n                    <h2>We are a great team<\/h2>\n        \n                    <p>At MSD Switzerland, we are a diverse team of more than 50 nations. We work together on MSD\u2019s mission to save and improve lives and volunteer for charitable organizations and projects. We love what we do and have fun doing it. Learn more about us in our stories!<\/p>\n        \n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-stories-container\" data-dir=ltr >\n        <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-main-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-main-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"mco-features-stories-story-cards-container-left\">\n\n                                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-story-card\">\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-image-content-container\" style=\"\">\n                                                                            <picture>\n                                            <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=375,464\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=562,720\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                            <img alt=\"Sustainability &amp; Global-Health\"\n                                            class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-card-content\">\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                <h4>Sustainability at MSD Switzerland \u2013 more than just a promise<\/h4>\n                                        <p>At MSD Switzerland, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but an integral part of how we do business. Our Sustainability Summary shows how we take responsibility for the environment, our employees, and society.<\/p>\n                                        <a class=\"btn read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/sustainability-at-msd-switzerland\/\" aria-label=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-story-card\">\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-image-content-container\" style=\"\">\n                                                                            <picture>\n                                            <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=375,464\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=562,720\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                            <img alt=\"Picture: Volunteers 2023\"\n                                            class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-card-content\">\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                <h4>Volunteering? A point of honor for us at MSD<\/h4>\n                                        <p>Did you know that MSD employees can use 40 hours of paid working time each year to volunteer in various projects? Here you can find out how this can look like.<\/p>\n                                        <a class=\"btn read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/clean-up-days\/\" aria-label=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-story-card\">\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-image-content-container\" style=\"\">\n                                                                            <picture>\n                                            <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/01\/2026-01_Schachen_e34.jpg?resize=375,464\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/01\/2026-01_Schachen_e34.jpg?resize=562,720\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/01\/2026-01_Schachen_e34.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                            <img alt=\"Picture: drone shooting of MSD Schachen location\"\n                                            class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/01\/2026-01_Schachen_e34.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-card-content\">\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                <h4>Inside Schachen: a glance at our high-tech development center<\/h4>\n                                        <p>Our MSD site in Schachen in the Canton of Lucerne is no ordinary site. It is a fusion of the most modern technology, innovative research and development, and an inspiring work environment.<\/p>\n                                        <a class=\"btn read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/inside-schachen-a-glance-at-our-high-tech-development-center\/\" aria-label=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-story-card\">\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-image-content-container\" style=\"\">\n                                                                            <picture>\n                                            <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/rainbow-alliance_pride-month_61.png?resize=375,464\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/rainbow-alliance_pride-month_61.png?resize=562,720\">\n                                            <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/rainbow-alliance_pride-month_61.png?resize=1226,720\">\n                                            <img alt=\"People at a Pride Month ParadeMonth Parade\"\n                                            class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/06\/rainbow-alliance_pride-month_61.png?resize=1226,720\">\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-card-content\">\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                <h4>Diversity and Inclusion<\/h4>\n                                        <p>Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the company culture at MSD Switzerland. Employee networks and initiatives promote a respectful working environment and equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n                                        <a class=\"btn read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\" aria-label=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mco-features-stories-story-cards-container-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t                                    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-story-card\">\n                            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-image-content-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                                                <picture>\n                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=375,464\">\n                                        <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=562,720\">\n                                        <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                        <img alt=\"Sustainability &amp; Global-Health\"\n                                             class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/03\/Sustainability-Global-Health_1500x938.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-card-content\">\n                                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                <h4>Sustainability at MSD Switzerland \u2013 more than just a promise<\/h4>\n                                    <p>At MSD Switzerland, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but an integral part of how we do business. Our Sustainability Summary shows how we take responsibility for the environment, our employees, and society.<\/p>\n                                    <a class=\"btn read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/sustainability-at-msd-switzerland\/\">Read more<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-next-card-content\" id=\"mco-feature-stories-hover-nav\">\n                                <p><span class=\"translate_next\">Next: <\/span> Sustainability at MSD Switzerland \u2013 more than just a promise<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\t\t                                    <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-story-card\">\n                            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-image-content-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                                                <picture>\n                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=375,464\">\n                                        <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=562,720\">\n                                        <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                        <img alt=\"Picture: Volunteers 2023\"\n                                             class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg?resize=1226,720\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-card-content\">\n                                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                <h4>Volunteering? A point of honor for us at MSD<\/h4>\n                                    <p>Did you know that MSD employees can use 40 hours of paid working time each year to volunteer in various projects? Here you can find out how this can look like.<\/p>\n                                    <a class=\"btn read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/clean-up-days\/\">Read more<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-feature-stories-next-card-content\" id=\"mco-feature-stories-hover-nav\">\n                                <p><span class=\"translate_next\">Next: <\/span> Volunteering? 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