Courage and pioneering spirit as key to innovation
Innovation – at Merck this is not just a buzzword. We spend about € 1 billion every year to serve the well-being of many people
and to address social issues – while at the same forming the basis for further business success.

Innovation is also a matter of trust
Targeted expansion of our product range is crucial to us. Here we place our full trust in our employees. Their work and their
creativity provide Merck with the keys to new products for the most important markets.
Merck ensures that its employees find the best prerequisites for this. We continuously expand our research capabilities through
acquisitions, partnerships and strategic alliances across the borders of industries and countries.
Focuses of innovation: core businesses
Research and development of innovative drugs and chemicals is crucial to long-term success. The focus of our research in Pharmaceuticals
is on the development of new therapies for cancer, treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis, endocrinology,
fertility, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The focus of our research in Chemicals is on further expanding
our competitive edge in liquid crystals and effect pigments.

"Innovation is defined not by the creation of new knowledge, which is invention, but by the fact that this new knowledge is
transformed economically and leads to measurable success in the marketplace."
Dr. Kley
Chairman of the Executive Board