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Belén Garijo: A Message to All Future Scientists

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Jul 31, 2025, 04:26

Belén Garijo: A Message to All Future Scientists

Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“A Message to All Future Scientists

Congratulations on choosing a career in science and technology.
You’ve made the right decision at the right time.

The coming decades are going to be a truly defining period for science.
Most people still believe that science is the key for solving many of the big challenges facing our global society.
They trust that scientists like you will make their lives better and help build a fairer future for everyone.
That trust is powerful. But it also comes with great responsibility.

What does society expect from you?

If you´re going to succeed as a future scientist, being good at science isn’t enough.
You might think your data will speak for itself. It won’t.
You might think your work ends after publication. It doesn’t.
Of course, you will still need all the hard skills.
But it’s soft skills – like curiosity, empathy, resilience, ambition and teamwork – that transform good scientists into great ones.
Because the HOW and WHY of science are now more important than ever.

The nature of science is also changing

The industrial age is behind us, the age of intelligence has just begun.
AI is transforming how we research. The speed of discovery is accelerating.
And the silos that once divided scientific disciplines are converging.
Today, no scientist or company has all the knowledge that´s necessary for success.
Innovation now happens across disciplines, borders, teams, and time zones.

For all these reasons and more, Merck Group offers you a great choice.

After 357 years of scientific discovery, we’re a company built for this moment: global, interdisciplinary, and deeply committed to both scientific excellence and ethical leadership.
If you agree with these principles, at Merck, you can find your home.
We offer the ecosystem and the culture to help you grow as a scientist and a future leader.
Count on us to walk this path together. ”

Belén Garijo