
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 stories
MSD supports the non-profit organization “Patient Empowerment”, led by Prof. Eeckman
A person who falls ill loses their autonomy and independence. This can give rise to anger and frustration and even make the patient sicker. So, it is important not only to give the care recipient the best care but also to maintain, restore or even reinforce their sense of autonomy. This is done through the […]
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“Together we know so much more!” – MSD participated in the Patient Empowerment Symposium & Campaign
This symposium kicked off the patient empowerment campaign: “You have more to tell to each other than you think.” How easy or difficult is it to bring these different parties (doctor, patient, hospital, company) together and get them to listen to each other? Care recipients need caregivers, so dependence is inherent in this relationship. However, […]
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Patient Engagement at MSD BeLux
How we do this you may ask? We aim at embedding the patient perspective in all cross-functional team plans and by doing so, we make it part of our company DNA. Are we there yet? Definitely not, but with the help of our patient partners we are getting there. We have developed our own local […]
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Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Thomas Mourait, Vaccines & Primary Care Business Unit Lead
We are starting a series of articles where we would like you to meet our leaders at MSD BeLux. Get to know what drives them in their roles, what it is like to lead at MSD BeLux, and how it is like to be part of a company with such a significant impact in the […]
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MSD supports the non-profit organization “Patient Empowerment”, led by Prof. Eeckman
A person who falls ill loses their autonomy and independence. This can give rise to anger and frustration and even make the patient sicker. So, it is important not only to give the care recipient the best care but also to maintain, restore or even reinforce their sense of autonomy. This is done through the […]
Read moreNext: MSD supports the non-profit organization “Patient Empowerment”, led by Prof. Eeckman

“Together we know so much more!” – MSD participated in the Patient Empowerment Symposium & Campaign
This symposium kicked off the patient empowerment campaign: “You have more to tell to each other than you think.” How easy or difficult is it to bring these different parties (doctor, patient, hospital, company) together and get them to listen to each other? Care recipients need caregivers, so dependence is inherent in this relationship. However, […]
Read moreNext: “Together we know so much more!” – MSD participated in the Patient Empowerment Symposium & Campaign

Patient Engagement at MSD BeLux
How we do this you may ask? We aim at embedding the patient perspective in all cross-functional team plans and by doing so, we make it part of our company DNA. Are we there yet? Definitely not, but with the help of our patient partners we are getting there. We have developed our own local […]
Read moreNext: Patient Engagement at MSD BeLux

Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Thomas Mourait, Vaccines & Primary Care Business Unit Lead
We are starting a series of articles where we would like you to meet our leaders at MSD BeLux. Get to know what drives them in their roles, what it is like to lead at MSD BeLux, and how it is like to be part of a company with such a significant impact in the […]
Read moreNext: Meet our leaders at MSD BeLux: Thomas Mourait, Vaccines & Primary Care Business Unit Lead