Breast Friends: Empowering Women Through Support and Hope at Merck

On this episode of Career on Purpose, Hayley Ludwig, Associate Director, Oncology Key Accounts, and Claire McSorley, Associate Director, Medicare Account Executive at Merck, join the podcast to discuss their personal experiences with breast cancer and the support they have received while working at Merck. 
 
McSorley and Ludwig discuss their role in creating Breast Friends, a division of Merck's Women's Network employee business resource group (EBRG). Breast Friends provides support for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer, those currently undergoing treatment, breast cancer survivors, as well as caregivers and allies. This EBRG is a space where both men and women can discuss the disease, provide mutual support, and share hope.

Career on Purpose explores the unique job opportunities, career paths, training and professional growth available across the globe at Merck. From first-person interviews with successful and inspiring Merck employees to helpful tips, tricks and insights for finding a job in the world of life sciences, Career on Purpose gives listeners an exclusive look into the careers of today and tomorrow. 

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