{"id":10553,"date":"2026-05-05T17:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=10553"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:09:55","slug":"msd-switzerland-an-employer-with-responsibility-and-heart","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/msd-switzerland-an-employer-with-responsibility-and-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"We are an employer with responsibility \u2013 and with heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-f1-article-hero-block_2ff1695f83dc0d8356885e6ff16fd4ca\" class=\"mco-f1-article-hero mccberg-block\">\n    <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-content-container\">\n        \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/content_topic\/company\/\">\n                    <small class=\"tagline default-tagline\">\n                                                Company                    <\/small>\n                <\/a>\n            \n        \n                    <h1>\n                We are an employer with responsibility \u2013 and with heart\n            <\/h1>\n                            <p>At MSD Switzerland, we are convinced that our work makes a difference. For patients, for society \u2013 and for our employees. We have been based in Lucerne since 1963 \u2013 and since April 1 in the new R\u00f6sslimatt district.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-date-container\">\n                    <p class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-date text-descriptive\">05.05.2026<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mco-f1-article-share-btn-container\">\n                            <p class=\"text-descriptive\">Share this article<\/p>\n                                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/stories\/msd-switzerland-an-employer-with-responsibility-and-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n    <path fill=\"#00857C\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\" d=\"M6.023 16L6 9H3V6h3V4c0-2.7 1.672-4 4.08-4 1.153 0 2.144.086 2.433.124v2.821h-1.67c-1.31 0-1.563.623-1.563 1.536V6H13l-1 3H9.28v7H6.023z\" \/>\n<title>Facebook icon<\/title><\/svg>\n<\/a><\/p>\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msd.ch%2Fen%2Fstories%2Fmsd-switzerland-an-employer-with-responsibility-and-heart%2F We are an employer with responsibility \u2013 and with heart\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on X\">\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 27.7.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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This shared goal unites us \u2013 across functions, teams, and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>02.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We support our employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We want our employees to be able to grow and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why we create a working environment where they feel comfortable, are inspired, and can develop both professionally and personally. Because we believe: those who can grow stay curious \u2013 and actively help shape the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We know how important balance is. That\u2019s why we work flexibly and pay attention to our employees\u2019 well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We promote open collaboration and feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We create space for new ideas and perspectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We promote equality. One example is gender-neutral parental leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We promote inclusion and satisfaction through our employee networks and wellbeing programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>03.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are convinced that diversity makes us stronger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enrich our collaboration and lead to better solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why we actively promote a working environment where everyone feels welcome and can contribute \u2013 supported by internal networks and initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/responsibility\/msd-switzerland-sustainability-and-global-health\/employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about diversity and inclusion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/Diversity-Inclusion_LO_2.jpg\" alt=\"Group of six diverse people in a modern office; five are standing side by side and smiling, while an older woman is seated in a wheelchair at the front. 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That is why we continuously work to reduce our environmental footprint and promote responsible solutions across the entire value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, we are committed to improving access to healthcare and making a positive contribution to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/about-us\/responsibility\/msd-switzerland-sustainability-and-global-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mehr dazu: Zu Nachhaltigkeit und globale Gesundheit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>05.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We volunteer for society and the environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, we have the opportunity to use up to 40 hours of paid working time for volunteer activities. One example is the Clean-up Days in Lucerne and Zurich, which we have been organizing for several years. In addition, we support many different non-profit organizations through volunteering efforts, including Bergversetzer, Velafrica, zuwebe, ConSol, Caritas, and Madame Frigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/10\/2023-Volunteers_23.jpg\" alt=\"Picture: Volunteers 2023\" class=\"wp-image-8198\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:645px;height:430px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>06.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are globally connected and locally rooted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of an international company, we benefit from a strong global network. At the same time, we are firmly rooted in Switzerland \u2013 with sites in the canton of Lucerne and in Zurich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>07.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We operate a forensic laboratory in which suspected cases of counterfeit medicines are investigated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Schachen, we operate one of three forensic laboratories worldwide with the aim of quickly detecting tampering and counterfeiting of MSD products. Our scientists use analytical methods and highly specialized instruments to distinguish counterfeit products from genuine ones and, when necessary, present the results in court as experts to support prosecutions. In addition, they work to continuously improve the anti-counterfeiting protection of MSD products worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>08.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We shape the future together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What unites us is more than our work: it is the belief that together we can make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At MSD, we create an environment where people can grow, take on responsibility, and make a meaningful contribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/11\/NZT_2025_2_2.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"Photo: Three children in lab gear work together with pipettes and colored liquids.\" class=\"wp-image-10040\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:645px;height:430px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-featured-banner-block-block_756e4e5b71f5bdc714f40c5626d484ad\" class=\"mco-featured-banner-block full mccberg-block mb-2 negative\">\n\n\n            <div class=\"mco-featured-banner-image-container\">\n            <picture>\n                <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Employees-RY-Meeting-0487-1-HI_70_high-1-1.jpg?resize=767,956\">\n                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Employees-RY-Meeting-0487-1-HI_70_high-1-1.jpg?resize=768,448\">\n                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Employees-RY-Meeting-0487-1-HI_70_high-1-1.jpg?w=1600\">\n                <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2021\/06\/Employees-RY-Meeting-0487-1-HI_70_high-1-1.jpg?w=1600\" alt=\"Featured banner image\" class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"mco-featured-banner-content-container\">\n        <div class=\"mco-featured-banner-content-card\">\n            \n                            <h3>Join our team<\/h3>\n            \n                            <div><p>Are you striving for an inspired career? 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Jenkins started at MSD Research Laboratories (MRL) in 1957 as one of the first African-American female chemists in the company, working on synthesizing enzymes, in addition to other activities.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She later moved to Human Resources, where she held various leadership positions, most recently as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"04.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>04.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marian S. Heiskell,<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSD\u2019s first woman elected to Board of Directors.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marian S. Heiskell, Director of Special Activities at the New York Times Company, became the first woman elected to MSD's Board of Directors in 1973. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":9515,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/08\/marian-heiskell.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9515\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She retained her seat on the Board for 18 years until she stepped down in 1991. Marian Heiskell was a well-known philanthropist and newspaper executive and died in 2019 at the age of 100.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"05.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>05.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":9516,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2023\/06\/dorothy-bowers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9516\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dorothy Bowers,<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSD\u2019s first vice president of environmental and safety policy.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dorothy Bowers joined MSD in 1974 as an engineer in the Environmental Department.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1982, she was promoted to Senior Director of Environmental Control. 10 years later, she was appointed to the newly created position of Vice President of Environmental and Safety Policy. Committed to ensuring our company was a leader in protecting the environment, Dorothy spearheaded numerous processes for reducing the company\u2019s emissions and chemical releases, making MSD a model for the industry as one of the first companies to publicly commit to pollution reductions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By 1999, after 25 years with the company, Dorothy had helped elevate environment protection to be among our highest business priorities before her retirement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"06.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>06.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christine Stubbs,<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">the first woman to earn a chemical engineering degree from Howard University.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":9517,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/08\/christine-stubbs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9517\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Christine \"Chris\" Stubbs began working at MSD in 1983 as the first woman to earn an engineering degree from Howard University.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From then, she was one of the company\u2019s most active employees in promoting equal opportunity. After 10 years with MSD, Chris managed materials logistics at the Flint River manufacturing facility in Albany, Georgia, where she supervised 31 employees. This alone was impressive, but it was her additional work promoting diversity that earned her recognition as one of the 1993 Black Engineers of the Year from US Black Engineer magazine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"07.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>07.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":9518,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/08\/dr-cole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9518\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole,<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">the first african-american female board member at MSD.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Cole joined the MSD Board of Directors in 1994 and retained the seat until 2009. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She was also the first African-American president of the prestigious Spelman College for African-American Women and also the first African-American woman on the Board of Directors at the Coca-Cola Company.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As early as 1997, Dr. Cole asserted that diversity was a smart investment for businesses, most notably stating, \u201cLet\u2019s address the question as to whether diversity in the American workforce is the right thing to do or the smart thing to do. The answer is: it is both.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"08.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>08.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deborah Dagit,<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSD\u2019s first Chief Diversity Officer.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deborah Dagit worked as MSD's first Diversity Officer for 12 years. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":9519,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/08\/deb-dagit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9519\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deb, who had been instrumental in getting the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act passed by Congress, helped our company tie diversity and inclusion initiatives directly to the company\u2019s business practices and results. In 2010, she established <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/ebrgs\/\">MSD\u2019s employee business resource groups (EBRGs)<\/a> that are still active today. Deb retired from our company in December 2012.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">We promote innovation through diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide, MSD promotes a working environment with the aim of making people feel comfortable regardless of culture, age, sexual orientation or gender. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/home\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\">Diversity and inclusion<\/a> have been an integral part of the corporate culture for many years. This is also reflected in the numbers e.g., around 50% of those who fill management positions in Switzerland and worldwide are women.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":9520,\"width\":\"402px\",\"height\":\"248px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2023\/06\/03034_EBRG_Identifier_Womens_Network_TealGrey_RGB-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9520\" style=\"width:402px;height:248px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSD Women's Network<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1995, a group of female MSD employees in the USA got together to found the MSD Women's Network. The network is committed to gender equity. It now has 57 chapters worldwide and over 9,000 members, both women and men. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Switzerland, around 400 employees are involved with the MSD Women's Network.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">MSD as an employer<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Would you like to work with us to further develop our medicines and healthcare solutions, to continuously improve medical care and to bring inspiration to new generations? Become part of our team!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.msd.com\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">To the MSD job portal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer -->\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><sup>CH-NON-02261, 05\/2025<\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Women at MSD","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"women-at-msd","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-04 18:47:36","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-04 16:47:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=7811","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"story_three_selection":"select","related_content_item_three":{"ID":7949,"post_author":"974","post_date":"2023-07-13 11:45:12","post_date_gmt":"2023-07-13 09:45:12","post_content":"<!-- wp:acf\/article-hero-block {\"name\":\"acf\/article-hero-block\",\"data\":{\"date_text\":\"\",\"_date_text\":\"mco_f1_date_text\",\"share_text\":\"\",\"_share_text\":\"mco_f1_share_text\"},\"mode\":\"edit\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our site in Schachen plays a key role in the development of new, innovative medicines. Since its establishment in 1976, the site has continually grown. Today, about 490 employees from 30 countries work in Schachen. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is what we do in Schachen:<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle mco-f7-block wrapper-story-narrower mt-2\"><!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item mt-2\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>01.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We manufacture biotechnological active substances.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Schachen, we have at our disposal biotechnical production on a clinical scale for producing new active substances, as well as capacities for sterile filling of new medicines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7954,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/07\/Stainless-Steel-Bioreactor.jpg?w=1000\" alt=\"Stainless steel bioreactor\" class=\"wp-image-7954\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"02.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>02.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We supply medicines for global clinical studies.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Schachen is one of only two sites in MSD's global network that provides new medicines for clinical studies worldwide. Here, the clinical test samples are packed, labeled and then shipped to clinical sites all over the world. The strictly monitored studies show whether the new medicines are effective and safe.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"03.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>03.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We develop analytical methods for new active substances and medicines.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Analytical development is one of our main areas. In various specialized laboratories, we examine cell cultures, conduct tests with bioassays and offer everything needed to develop analysis methods for new active substances and medicines, from PCR analytics and mass spectroscopy to biochemical analyzes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"04.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>04.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We work on analysis methods that allow a continuous production process to be seamlessly monitored and controlled.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Continuous production processes in the pharmaceutical industry are still the exception because the technical and regulatory requirements are very high.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item {\"headingText\":\"05.\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>05.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We operate a forensic laboratory in which suspected cases of counterfeit medicines are investigated.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Schachen, we operate one of three forensic laboratories worldwide with the goal of quickly detecting manipulations and counterfeits of MSD products. Our scientists work with the aid of analytical methods and highly specialized instruments to differentiate counterfeits from original products and, if necessary, to present the results in court as experts to support corresponding criminal prosecutions. They also work on further optimizing the counterfeit protection of MSD products worldwide. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7957,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.ch\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/07\/MSD_lab_2.jpg?w=3840\" alt=\"MSD Schachen: forensic laboratory\" class=\"wp-image-7957\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle-item --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/f7-listicle -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:pullquote {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>\u00ab<em>At the Schachen site, it's not just a matter of the most modern technology and innovative research, but primarily about people. I am incredibly proud of our team, which works passionately and is committed to improve the lives of patients with ground-breaking discoveries and the development of new medicines. Their untiring commitment makes Schachen a place where we achieve greatness together<\/em>.\u00bb<\/p><cite>DR. 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