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Merck

Merck

Science-driven cancer medicines

Darmstadt, Germany

Merck refers to two distinct global entities: Merck Group (Germany), a science and technology company in Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Electronics, and Merck & Co., Inc. (USA), a pharmaceutical company focused on cancer treatments, vaccines, and animal health products. Both are prominent in their respective sectors.

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Core Technology

Developing medicines; providing laboratory reagents, chemicals, and equipment for biotech and pharma; and offering materials and solutions for advanced technologies, including semiconductors, display solutions, and surface solutions, with a focus on innovation and digitalization.

Key Differentiators

Diversified Business Model, Innovation and Technology Leadership (including Materials Intelligence™), Scale and Global Presence, Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships, Customer Experience and Operational Excellence, Deeply Embedded Sustainability, Long History and Strong Brand Equity

Clinical Focus

Oncology, Neurology & Immunology, Cardiovascular, Metabolism & Endocrinology (CM&E), Fertility, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines

Target Customers

Biotech and pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, electronics manufacturers, hospitals, and clinics.

Product Stage

Mature

Company Info

Business Model
B2B
Founded
1668
Website
www.merckgroup.com

Categories

Drug Discovery/Development

Disease Areas

Technologies

Medicines DevelopmentLaboratory ReagentsChemicalsBiotech EquipmentPharma EquipmentSemiconductor MaterialsDisplay SolutionsSurface SolutionsDigitalizationInnovationMaterials Intelligence

Clinical & IP

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Clinical Validation

FDA approved subcutaneous KEYTRUDA. FDA accepted RSV prevention BLA (clesrovimab). FDA accepted HIV NDA (doravirine/islatravir). Priority review granted for head/neck cancer. MK-2214 Fast Track Designation (Alzheimers).

MedStartr Index Score

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26

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