What Does It Mean to Be Patient-Directed?

How is EMD Serono Patient-Directed?

Whether it’s through our Embracing Carers® initiative or through our patient-focused approach to the discovery, development, and delivery of treatments, EMD Serono strives to embed patient perspectives into every aspect of our work.

  • We Take Action

    We collaborate with over 300 patient- and carer-led organizations globally to shape our clinical trials, address public health priorities and challenge social inequities.

    Initiatives

  • We make an Impact

    For us, success means seeing patients receive better access to medicines, experience improved health outcomes and benefit from tangible health policy changes.
    Collaborations

  • We Listen

    Each year, we gather input from thousands of patients and family caregivers. This helps us to better understand their experiences and inform our activities.
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OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

EMD Serono is committed to fostering an open dialogue with and listening to patients and caregivers. In doing this, we follow these principles:

Independence and Non-Interference

We respect the autonomy of patient and caregiver organizations and do not interfere with, regards to any policies, business decisions, or activities. We always encourage diversity of funding sources for any project.

Mutual Respect

We believe collaborations must be based on mutual respect, prioritization of long-term commitment over short-term needs, and the value of each other’s contributions.

COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES AND POLICIES

We always ensure that all interactions with patients, advocates and patient or caregiver organizations are compliant with all applicable laws, codes, and our internal policies. As such, we never ask, expect, encourage, or reward any patient, patient opinion leader, or patient organization to promote, or purchase any of our products.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR INTERESTED IN COLLABORATING?

If you would like to find out more about our patient-directed initiatives or if you are interested in collaboration opportunities, please contact us.