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Merck KGaA

PharmaceuticalsDarmstadt

Merck KGaA is a German science and technology company with operations divided into three core segments: Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. The Life Science division supplies essential tools, chemicals, and equipment to academic research institutions, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and various industrial sectors. It also offers specialized process development expertise, such as continuous bioprocessing for drug manufacturers, provides a range of testing kits, reagents, and services, and develops solutions for analyzing environmental samples like air, water, and soil. Furthermore, this segment aids in assessing nutritional value and identifying quality control issues. In its Healthcare segment, the company is involved in the entire lifecycle of prescription drugs and biopharmaceuticals, from initial discovery and development through manufacturing and marketing. Its therapeutic focus areas include oncology, neurology and immunology, fertility, endocrinology, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and multiple sclerosis. This segment also produces general medicines, injection devices, and software for disease monitoring. The Electronics division delivers critical materials for the semiconductor and display industries. It also specializes in surface design, providing delivery systems and services, along with a variety of surface solutions for applications such as cosmetics, effect pigments, and other functional materials. Merck KGaA is also actively engaged in strategic partnerships. These include in-licensing agreements with Debiopharm International SA for developing treatments for head and neck cancer, with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. for metastatic colorectal cancer drug candidates, and with Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. for therapies targeting tenosynovial giant cell tumors. Additionally, the company is involved in collaborations focused on discovering and developing targeted protein degraders against critical oncogenic proteins. Founded in 1668 and headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck KGaA operates as a subsidiary of E. Merck KG.

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Merck KGaA is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Darmstadt. Xcout recorded 1 job posting from Merck KGaA in the last 90 days.

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Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Darmstadt
Job postings recorded (90 days)
1

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Merck & Company, Inc. Common Stock (new)MRK · PharmaceuticalsRahway, United States
74% matchPublic

Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare leader with operations spanning two core divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment is dedicated to human health, offering a broad spectrum of medicinal products. These cover crucial therapeutic areas such as oncology, acute hospital care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular conditions, and diabetes. This division also develops vital preventive vaccines for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. Meanwhile, the Animal Health segment focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of veterinary medications, vaccines, and comprehensive health management solutions for animals. This division further provides innovative digital products designed for animal identification, traceability, and continuous monitoring. Merck's extensive clientele encompasses drug wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, and government agencies. It also serves managed healthcare organizations, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and pharmacy benefit managers, as well as various other institutional clients. Additionally, the company supplies products to individual physicians and their distributors, veterinarians, and livestock producers. The organization actively engages in strategic collaborations with companies such as AstraZeneca PLC, Bayer AG, Eisai Co., Ltd., Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, and Gilead Sciences, Inc. These partnerships are specifically aimed at the joint development and commercialization of prolonged-acting therapies for HIV. Established in 1891, Merck & Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Kenilworth, New Jersey.

Market cap$359.6B
Employees73,000
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第一三共4568 · PharmaceuticalsTokyo, Japan
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Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited is a global pharmaceutical enterprise actively involved in the research, development, manufacturing, importation, marketing, and distribution of a diverse array of medicinal products worldwide. Its extensive product lineup addresses numerous therapeutic areas. In oncology, key offerings include trastuzumab deruxtecan, an anti-HER2 antibody drug conjugate, alongside treatments like Gefitinib for malignant tumors, Bicalutamide for prostate cancer, and Tamoxifen, an anti-breast cancer agent. For pain management, the company provides mirogabalin and loxoprofen (an anti-inflammatory analgesic). Diabetes treatments feature teneligliptin/canagliflozin and teneligliptin, with colesevelam serving dual purposes for hypercholesterolemia and type 2 diabetes. Other notable prescription drugs include lacosamide (an anti-epileptic), prasugrel (an antiplatelet), denosumab (for osteoporosis and bone disorders), edoxaban (an anticoagulant), esomeprazole (for ulcer treatment), memantine (for Alzheimer's disease), and laninamivir (for influenza). The company also supplies olmesartan (an antihypertensive), levofloxacin (an antibacterial), pravastatin (for hypercholesterolemia), Silodosin (for dysuria), and ferric carboxymaltose/iron sucrose injections for anemia. Beyond prescription medications, Daiichi Sankyo markets popular consumer health brands such as Lulu (a combination cold remedy), Loxonin S (an antipyretic/anti-inflammatory painkiller), Transino (for melasma and skin improvement), Minon (skincare), and the oral care lines Breath Labo and Clean Dental. The company further contributes to public health with various vaccines, including adsorbed cell culture-derived influenza, influenza HA, measles-rubella combined, and mumps vaccines. Its operations also extend beyond human pharmaceuticals to include veterinary drugs, cosmetics, medical equipment, food products, drinking water, and the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates. Daiichi Sankyo is collaborating with Guardant Health on the development of Guardant360 CDx, a companion diagnostic for Enhertu, specifically for advanced metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Founded in 1899, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Market cap$31.3B
Employees20,171
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住友ファーマ4506 · PharmaceuticalsOsaka, Japan
62% matchPublic

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global company involved in the creation, production, and sale of a variety of products, including human pharmaceuticals, food ingredients and additives, and veterinary medicines. Its operations span across Japan, North America, China, and other international territories. The company's pharmaceutical offerings address a broad spectrum of medical needs. These include treatments for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, systemic fungal infections, hypertension, pruritus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), angina pectoris, and arrhythmia. Additionally, they manufacture atypical antipsychotics, antiepileptics, carbapenem antibiotics, gastrointestinal products, and specialized medications for Anderson-Fabry disease. Beyond healthcare, Sumitomo Pharma provides food components and enhancement agents like polysaccharides, along with savory flavorings such as soups and bouillons. The company also supplies chemical raw materials, which encompass pharmaceutical excipients, components for personal care products, substances used in coatings and industrial applications, and electronic materials. Moreover, it produces veterinary therapeutic solutions designed for domestic pets, specifically dogs and cats, as well as for various farm animals, including cattle, swine, poultry, horses, and cultivated fish. To drive innovation, Sumitomo Pharma fosters partnerships with several organizations. These collaborators include Healios K.K., Keio University, RIKEN, the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University, and Aikomi Co., Ltd. The company also maintains a joint development agreement with SanBio Company Limited, a collaboration and license agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and a strategic alliance with Roivant Sciences Ltd. Originally established in 1897, the company, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, was known as Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. until it adopted its current name, Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., in April 2022. It functions as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited.

Market cap$3.8B
Employees3,123
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