Merck
This is the brand name of Merck’s immunotherapy used to treat multiple cancers and one of the company’s most widely recognized products.
What is Keytruda?
This word appears on the homepage and is the name of our network, an internal community that connects Latino employees and allies at Merck to promote support, visibility, and development.
What is Alianza?
A warm and friendly greeting commonly used in Latino culture, both socially and professionally, to show approachability and connection
What is “Hola!” or “Como estas?
Equipment used to protect your eyes, hands, and head depending on the task; often required in production areas.
What is PPE (personal protective equipment)?
The primary type of biological products historically filled and packaged at the De Soto site, protecting animal populations against preventable diseases.
What are vaccines?
Outside the U.S. and Canada, Merck is known by this acronym.
What is MSD?
A program highlighted on the page that pairs members with leaders or peers to support career goals, share experiences, and accelerate growth through structured relationships.
What is the Mentorship Program?
Often described as the Latin American “equivalent” of Halloween, this celebration honors loved ones who have passed away and is marked by altars, offerings, and symbolic foods in Mexico.
What is Día de los Muertos?
A practice that involves stopping and assessing risks before starting a task to prevent incidents.
What is a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
A plant activity that involves placing the final formulation into sterile containers for veterinary vaccines, sealing, labeling, and packaging them for safe distribution.
What is filling and finishing?
A vaccine developed by Merck to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), widely used in global immunization programs.
What is Gardasil?
A short name shown on the page that identifies the Hispanic/Latino community within Merck and is often used as a label for events, materials, and communications.
What is HISPA?
In Puerto Rico and many Caribbean communities, this festive music and dance tradition blends African, Spanish, and Indigenous roots and includes styles such as plena and bomba.
What is Caribbean folk music?
Merck’s program that emphasizes individual and shared responsibility for safety.
What is Safe by Choice?
The area responsible for testing identity, potency, purity, and sterility before a batch can be approved for distribution.
What is Quality Control (QC)?
This therapeutic area is a strategic priority for Merck and has driven much of its recent growth, particularly through Keytruda.
What is oncology / immuno-oncology?
A series where members or guest speakers share experiences, knowledge, and conversations focused on professional and cultural development; featured on the homepage as a learning and dialogue space.
What is Alianza Talks?
In Guatemala and other Central American countries, this tradition features colorful textiles, community markets, and Indigenous garments whose designs reflect regional identity.
What is the Indigenous textile tradition, including garments like the huipil?
A formal process used to investigate an incident or near-miss to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
What is an incident investigation and root cause analysis?
A widely used line of veterinary vaccines produced by Merck Animal Health to protect swine against multiple infectious diseases.
What is Porcilis®?
Between 2020 and 2023, Merck expanded its capabilities through collaborations and major acquisitions related to its pipeline. Name one well-known example.
What is the acquisition of Acceleron?
A friendly, informal term used on the page to describe short, conversational gatherings, ideal for relaxed networking and connecting with colleagues in a safe, welcoming environment.
What is Cafecito?
A large and diverse country where Portuguese is the official language, known for samba, bossa nova, Carnival, and a rich blend of African, Indigenous, and European influences.
What is Brazil?
The digital system used to report incidents, near-misses, safety observations, and corrective actions, enabling tracking, metrics, and continuous improvement.
What is Enablon?
A specialized area that supports critical stages of vaccine manufacturing by ensuring components meet quality standards before final filling and release.
What is downstream processing (DSP)?