Research
Our legacy of invention began more than a century ago, and continues today.
We have been inventing to solve some of the greatest challenges to people’s health and well-being around the world.
We run to, not from, the world’s biggest health challenges as we continue Inventing for Life.
Our journey to invention and discovery is guided by science – and inspired by our patients and communities.
Our purpose is to save and improve lives for generations. Our strategy is simple: We follow the science. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver healthier tomorrows through vaccines, medications, and animal health products that can help patients and communities around the world.
The path to invention and discovery is often unclear, but we are tireless in seeking solutions for some of the world’s most difficult health challenges.
Our work in numbers
people employed in research and development
people reached through our major programs and partnerships
invested in R&D in 2020
Oncology
Our mission is to deliver innovations that extend and improve the lives of people with cancer.
Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories – and we’ve been discovering, developing and delivering vaccines to help prevent disease for over 100 years.
Infectious diseases
We play an important role in discovering and developing innovative medicines and vaccines to treat and prevent infectious diseases, including HIV and Ebola.
Diabetes
We are determined to find solutions for the most serious chronic health challenges, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Our commitment to patients is unwavering
As long as there are still patients in hospitals, doctors and nurses desperate to add years to the lives of their patients, and a world where treatments aren’t accessible to all, we will be here, fighting with all we have to deliver more, sooner.
