Werthenstein Biopharma

Werthenstein Biopharma is a Swiss-based subsidiary of MSD (known as Merck & Co. in the U.S. and Canada) that serves as a strategic site for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Located in Schachen, the facility is a global center of excellence for the production, testing, and distribution of clinical trial supplies, ensuring that investigational medicines reach study sites worldwide. The site specializes in the primary and secondary packaging of both small molecules and biologics, as well as quality control testing and stability studies. By bridging the gap between research and clinical application, Werthenstein Biopharma plays a vital role in MSD's global R&D engine. The facility is highly automated and supports a wide range of therapeutic areas within the MSD portfolio.