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Website: http://www.merck.com Merck is the world's top pharmaceutical and research company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines in more than 20 therapeutic categories. The company's top products include: Zetia, which helps reduce cholesterol; Januvia, which treats Type 2 diabetes; Cozaar, used for treating high blood pressure; Singulair, which treats asthma and allergies; Propecia, which helps treat male hair loss. The company announced in March it would acquire Schering-Plough in a $41 billion stock and cash deal. The two companies combined will employ over 107,000 people worldwide and 15% of the workforce will likely be eliminated to reduce costs. The new company will retain the Merck name and Richard Clark will remain the company's CEO and Chairman. In 2008, Merck reported revenues of $23.8 billion with net income of $7.8 billion. The company spent $4.8 billion on research and development last year. The company has 28 manufacturing sites and sells products in 140 countries. History Established in 1891 by George Merck, the company started off as a fine chemicals supplier. Merck & Co., Inc began its pharmaceutical research in the early 1930's. The merger with Sharp & Dohme to create Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) in 1953 established a solid foundation for a fully integrated, multi-national producer and distributor of pharmaceutical products. Merck & Co., Inc acquired Medco Containment Services, Inc. in 1993, the leading pharmacy benefits management company in the United States. Medco was spun off as an independent company in 2003. Benefits - Competitive Base Salary A Flexible Benefits package including: Updated March 14, 2009 |