Our culture and values
We operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for people and communities everywhere.
It all comes back to saving and improving lives
No matter our role or title, we all rise to the challenge in pursuit of better health outcomes. In and out of the laboratory, everything we do is based on our deep appreciation for life. That’s the reason we come together across the business with one purpose — to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.
Our values
Our values represent the very core of our character. They guide every decision and action we take.
Patients first
We're all accountable for delivering high quality products and services. We aspire to improve the health and wellness of people and animals worldwide and to expand access to our medicines and vaccines. All of our actions must be measured against our responsibility to those who use or need our products.
Respect for people
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, safety and teamwork of our employees. We work to create an environment of mutual respect, inclusion and accountability. We reward commitment and performance and are responsive to the needs of our employees and their families.
Ethics and integrity
We're committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We're responsible to all of our stakeholders: employees, patients, customers, distributors and suppliers, shareholders, and the communities we serve worldwide. We do not take professional or ethical shortcuts.
Innovation and scientific excellence
We're dedicated to the highest standard of innovation and scientific excellence. Our research is guided by a commitment to improving health and quality of life. We strive to identify and meet the most critical needs of patients and customers through continuous innovation across all areas of our business.
Code of conduct, ethics and compliance
We represent many cultures but are united in our drive to deliver breakthrough medicines with honesty and integrity.