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At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world ā and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. read more
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Adam Schechter ā Executive Vice President and President of Global Human Health at Merck
Executive Bio
Mr. Adam H. Schechter has been the President of Global Human Health and Executive Vice President at Merck & Co., Inc. since May 2010. Mr. Schechter served as the President of Global Pharmaceuticals at Merck Frosst Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. He served as the President of Global Pharmaceuticals of Merck & Co., Inc. since August 2007. He served as the President of U.S. Human Health - commercial of Merck & Co., Inc. from July 2006 to August 2007. Mr. Schechter served as General Manager of U.S. Human Health Division of Merck & Co., Inc. since October 2005 and was responsible for the Neuro-Psychiatry, Osteoporosis, Migraine, Respiratory and New Products franchises. He served as Vice President and General Manager of Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals U.S. Joint Venture since February 2004. Mr. Schechter served as Vice President of Merck Human Health Division at Arthritis & Analgesia Franchise Business Group since August 2002. He has been an Independent Director at Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings since April 1, 2013. Mr. Schechter earned B.A. degree in Biology from LaSalle University in 1986.
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Merck's Executive Team at a Glance
Based on 219 ratings, Merck's employees are satisfied with their Executive Team and give them a āB+ā or 74/100. On average, Men provided higher ratings for their Executive Team compared to Women. Also, the HR department thinks more highly of the Executive Team relative to the IT department.
Merck's Executive Team ranks in the Top 30% of other companies in New York and Top 20% of other companies on Comparably that also have 10,000+ Employees.
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