Latest Merck News & Updates
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Research-intensive biopharmaceutical company
merck.com- Headquarters
- Rahway, United States
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 40,000+
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Latest news about Merck
In short: Merck reported a 5% increase in Q1 sales to $16.3 billion and finalized several key oncology acquisitions to strengthen its long-term pipeline.
Company announcements
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Merck scientists publish paper on biocatalytic synthesis of enlicitide decanoate
The Science publication outlines a scalable enzyme-based method for producing the investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor, offering sustainability advantages.
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Merck completes acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals
The deal adds TERN-701, an investigational BCR::ABL1 inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia, to Merck’s oncology pipeline. Merck paid $53 per share, expecting a $5.8 billion R&D charge.
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Merck appoints Dave Maraldo as EVP and president of MMD
He leads global manufacturing and supply operations and joins the Executive Team. He succeeds retiring Sanat Chattopadhyay.
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Merck hosts Q1 2026 earnings call today
The event starts at 9 a.m. ET. Interested parties can join to learn more.
Media coverage
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Merck advances vaccine pipeline as policy shifts unsettle market
Pipeline momentum: Merck's CAPVAXIVE and V116 pneumococcal vaccines showed strong Phase 3 results, moving toward potential market leadership. Policy turbulence: Recent U.S. vaccine policy changes...
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Merck Scientists Publish Landmark Paper on Novel Method for Large-Scale...
Merck Scientists Publish Landmark Paper on Novel Method for Large-Scale Biocatalytic Synthesis of Investigational Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor, Enlicitide Decanoate Publication in Science magazine outlines ...
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Merck Becomes Sole Testing Provider for Genetix Biotherapeutics' FDA-Approved Gene Therapies
Merck: Sole Testing Provider for Genetix Biotherapeutics' Gene Therapies Merck's BioReliance® testing services support Genetix' gene therapy commercialization. Darmstadt, Germany, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE...
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Merck Animal Health Selects Salesforce’s Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer E...
Merck Animal Health Selects Salesforce’s Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement to Transform Animal Care and Enhance Support Experiences for Employees Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the...
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