Merck is the oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company in the world. It was founded in Darmstadt in 1668 by Friedrich Jacob Merck and now has 150 locations, including one in Buchs. Over the years, Merck has developed into a leading science and technology company in the fields of healthcare, life science, and performance materials.
Working together for a sustainable future
A passion for science and technology drives more than 64,000 employees in 66 countries. They are working to find solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time in order to shape a more sustainable future. "Our more than 64,000 colleagues have a common goal: to enable progress for people worldwide. We are committed to this every day, everywhere at Merck," says Belen Garijo, CEO of Merck. Employees accompany people in every phase of their lives and help them shape, improve, and extend it. Merck enables personalized treatments for serious diseases and makes the dream of having children come true for many couples. Together, science is making a decisive difference to life and health.
Buchs location: central, lively, and multicultural
More than 500 employees from 30 countries work at the Buchs site. Every year, young people are trained in five apprenticeship professions. Merck Buchs is conveniently located in terms of transport connections such as the highway, bus, and train. The train station and city center are only a 10-minute walk away. The area also offers good infrastructure, including a variety of restaurants, shops, pharmacies, and hospitals.
Solutions for global challenges
The Merck site in Buchs offers a wide range of solutions that, in collaboration with the global scientific community, help to overcome the greatest challenges in the field of life sciences. In Buchs, pharmaceutical raw materials complement the portfolio of a total of 22,000 products that are handled here. In addition, the site has an impressive track record in the development and manufacture of customized pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients. Every year, 1,000 new products are developed at the Buchs site, demonstrating its strong innovative strength.
"Our more than 64,000 colleagues have a common goal: to enable progress for people worldwide."
Strong network for research and innovation
In order to achieve scientific breakthroughs, scientists need access to state-of-the-art tools, services, and expertise for their research and the development of new solutions. Merck therefore maintains close cooperation with customers from academia, biotechnology manufacturing, and analytics.
