Merck Announces Exit Of Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, Chief Patient Officer & Executive VP Population Health & Sustainability – $MRK $DIA

Published Mar 03, 2022
Biotech & Healthcare
Market News
Merck

By John F. Heerdink, Jr.

Reportedly, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) chief patient officer and executive vice president, population health and sustainability, Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, to retire from the company in May 2022. Dr. Gerberding to join as CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) on May 16.

“Julie’s accomplishments during her 12 years with Merck will have an impact on our company, our communities, and the patients we serve that extends well beyond her tenure with us. Julie embraced and embodied Merck’s commitment to patients and to our purpose to save and improve lives. Julie has been instrumental in developing our environmental, social, and governance strategy, which will enable Merck to continue our exemplary legacy of being a force for good in the world. I am grateful to her for her leadership and for her many contributions to our company and global health,” stated Robert M. Davis, chief executive officer and president, Merck.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century. They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at the leading edge of research. Merck has the industry’s largest immuno-oncology clinical research program. To learn more about Merck (MRK) and to track its ongoing progress please visit the Vista Partners Merck Coverage Page.

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