Merck Sharp & Dohme Ireland (Human Health) Ltd., conducts the clinical research, marketing and sales operations in Ireland for Merck & Co., Inc. The company employs over 80 people with expertise in medicine, clinical research, regulatory affairs, sales, marketing, public affairs, market research, administration, human resources and IT.

Since 1976 Merck & Co., Inc. has invested over €750 million in manufacturing in the company's facility in Tipperary and in sales, marketing and research operations in Dublin. Increasing demand for quality healthcare products, Ireland's highly skilled workforce and favourable business environment ensures Merck & Co., Inc.'s investment in Ireland will continue to grow.

As Merck & Co., Inc.'s success has always been based on innovation and scientific research, it is not surprising that a commitment to excellence in research is also at the heart of our philosophy and strategy here in Ireland.

MSD Ireland (Human Health's) Medical Department has established a team of clinical research coordinators to manage a number of clinical research projects with clinical investigators in the country's leading hospitals and universities. In establishing these local research links we ensure that Irish patients benefit from cutting edge medical technology.