MSD Switzerland achieves top results again in the Top Employer Ranking
16.01.2025 06:30 Europe/Zurich
Lucerne, 16 January 2025. For the 13th consecutive year, MSD Switzerland has been certified as a Top Employer. This recognition, awarded by the independent Top Employers Institute, highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering an exceptional work environment and supporting the development of its employees. The certification once again confirms that MSD Switzerland not only meets but exceeds globally recognized standards in many areas.
MSD, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, has once again earned the exclusive certifications of “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” from the independent Top Employers Institute. The certification is based on a rigorous evaluation process comprising over 100 questions covering six HR domains consisting of 18 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.
Outstanding results and continued progress compared to previous years
Compared to previous years, MSD Switzerland has further improved its results across several categories. The company achieved remarkable results across all categories, with particularly high scores in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Career Development, and Leadership. These achievements reflect the company’s strategic focus on fostering an inclusive environment that empowers employees to thrive professionally.
Additionally, the certification highlights MSD Switzerland’s strengths in Ethics & Integrity, Work Environment, Well-being, and Sustainability – core values that shape and sustain the company’s corporate culture.
“We are very proud to be recognized once again as a Top Employer,” said Daria Tyuvina, HR Director at MSD. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to creating a workplace that fosters diversity, integrity, and development. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do and play a vital role in achieving this honor.”
Daria Tyuvina, HR Director MSD Switzerland
Diversity and inclusion at MSD Switzerland
MSD actively champions diversity and inclusion through various internal networks, including the Women’s Network, Next Generation Network, Rainbow Alliance (supporting LGBTQ employees), CapAbility Network, the Asia Pacific Association and the Network for Employees of African Origin.
These established networks represent a significant milestone in MSD’s ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings for employees. They exemplify MSD’s dedication to diversity, inclusion, and well-being while reflecting the company’s values and its vision for balancing personal life, family, and career.
About the Certification
The Top Employer certification is based on a comprehensive HR audit conducted in four phases: kick-off, survey, validation, and certification. The survey includes detailed questions related to an organization’s HR policies and practices. Six HR areas are assessed, covering 18 topics, including: People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Well-being, and Diversity & Inclusion. Finally, the company’s performance is benchmarked against international standards.
About the Top Employers Institute
The Top Employers Institute is the #1 global authority on HR strategies. It enriches the work environment by advancing effective employee strategies. Through its certification program, participating organizations are recognized as employers of choice. In 2024, the Top Employers Institute certified more than 2,400 organizations in 125 countries across five continents. Collectively, these certified organizations positively impact the lives of over 13 million employees worldwide.
For more information, visit www.top-employers.com.
About MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme in Switzerland
In Switzerland, MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme employs around 1,000 people at five sites in the cantons of Lucerne and Zurich. At our site in Zurich, in “The Circle”, we operate a global innovation and development hub. Our main therapeutic areas are oncology, infectious diseases, immunology, and diabetes. We also operate a broad portfolio of vaccines for the prevention of diseases in children, adolescents, and adults. Switzerland is part of MSD’s global clinical research program with more than 40 clinical trials annually. At our site in Schachen, we manufacture drugs for global clinical trials and operate a forensic laboratory. MSD also takes responsibility for the local community and has been involved in the «Trendtage Gesundheit Luzern» and the «Alliance Health competence». In 2025, MSD received the «Top Employer Switzerland» award for the thirteenth time in a row.
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Media contact
Antonio Ligi, Head of Communications, MSD Switzerland
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