Merck is building a vibrant open talent market that will enhance talent agility, mobility and boost employees’ upskilling/ reskilling opportunities - focusing on skills holistically, e.g., including relevant functional skills and soft skills. With that initiative, sponsored by our CEO and senior leadership, we are laying the foundation for a skill-based organization and enabling Merck to more easily adapt to changing business needs. Merck believes in heavily investing in the right skills and mindset of our people, especially when it comes to AI/ technology-related skills. That way, we remain ahead of the curve by building a rich data-driven culture where our people are fully trained and empowered. We are already embedding digital tools and data ecosystems into every part of our organization. The use of digital twins, machine learning, advanced analytics, smart manufacturing, and other modern techniques are helping us move faster, predict better, and execute efficiently.