Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company with around 40,000 employees in 67 countries. With the acquisition of Millipore in July 2010, a global leader in the life science tools market, pro forma revenues totaled around EUR 9.290 billion in 2010.
 
Merck is active in Turkey since 1998 and there are around 160 Merck employees in Turkey. In Turkey, Merck has a fully owned subsidiary named Merck İlaç Ecza ve Kimya Tic. A.Ş. which has Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Divisions. The headquarters is sited in İstanbul.
 
Merck Turkey markets highly specific drugs in the fields of Oncology, Neurology, Fertility and Endocrinology. Specialized know-how in research and production means that we are able to ensure absolutely high-quality manufacturing, a key success factor especially in the biopharmaceutical industry. Through their targeted effect, our therapies help patients to live a longer and better life.