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Your journey here starts today.

Welcome to a team of explorers, makers, thinkers and bold dreamers.

We are looking forward to having you join our team.

The below information will help you understand our onboarding process and how you can get ready to start your career with us.

We believe our greatest assets are our people. Here, you have a golden opportunity to use your curiosity, digital mastery, empathy and this company’s incredible commitment to research to go after something life changing.

Welcome to a journey of invention and discovery!

Process overview

What Can You Expect?

You will receive your formal offer via email.
We will inform you about the next steps via email to help you prepare for your first day at work.

Who Will You Hear From?

Our HR Support Center will send your digital contract by email.

What Action Should You Take?

E-sign and accept your employment letter via Adobe Sign.

What Can You Expect?

At MSD, we utilize a Global Background Check program to conduct background screenings on newly hired and rehired employees.
This program helps us make informed, quality hiring decisions to support our business needs while adhering to local laws and regulations.
The contingency check comprises of a background screen (employment background, Reputational Media Search).
This process typically takes 5-10 business days to complete.
You will be notified by the recruiter once you successfully complete all required pre-employment contingencies.

Who Will You Hear From?

Your recruiter will provide you with a general overview of the pre-employment contingency check process.
First Advantage, our pre-employment contingency vendor, will contact you directly via email (“Request for Information”) to facilitate the screening.
The screening will be in English.

What Action Should You Take?

Log into the First Advantage “Direct Advantage” system with your unique Application ID in order to register and create your password.
Please submit all required information into First Advantage’s Direct Advantage system within 72 hours of receipt of the email.

Frequently asked questions

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Your journey here starts today.

We are looking forward to having you join our team.

Helpful resources

Process overview

Benefits

Preparing for day one

Process overview

Preparing for your first day

Frequently asked questions

On behalf of all of us, welcome on board!

Accepted a job with MSD?

Accepted a job with MSD?

Our Awards

Connect with us on social!.

Your journey here starts today.

We are looking forward to having you join our team.

Helpful resources

Process overview

Benefits

Preparing for day one

Process overview

Preparing for your first day

Excited to start, but don't have all the answers?

Every new hire experience is different.​​​​​​​Reach out to your manager to learn more.

Frequently asked questions

On behalf of all of us, welcome on board!

Accepted a job with MSD?

Accepted a job with MSD?

Medical Director

Medical Director

Our Awards

100 Best Companies to Work For

Top Employer

Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award

Workplace Health Achievement Award

Global CEO Cancer Gold Standard

Human Rights Campaign’s Best Places to Work

Connect with us on social!.

Every new hire experience is different.

Reach out to your manager to learn more.