At Schering-Plough Research Institute (SPRI), our employees are our most important asset. To enhance the work life and security of employees and their families, we provide a comprehensive benefits program to protect against unexpected disabilities and medical expenses, enhance future retirement prospects, and add to the quality and enjoyment of life. Such benefits include:

• Company-subsidized group medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and retirement programs

• 401K and IRA savings plans

• Profit-sharing

• Near-site company-sponsored day care facilities for employees' children

• Flexible work arrangements

• Scholarships and matching gifts

• Dependent care, school and adoption counseling and referral services

• Educational assistance

• Van and car pools

• Counseling services and employee assistance programs

• Employee leave policies

• Long-term care insurance

• Disability pay and income protection insurance

• Health and wellness services
  • on-site health services facility

  • health screening and monitoring

  • health issues seminars and literature

  • fitness and exercise programs

• Employee social clubs and sports teams

• Political action committees

• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days

• On-site conveniences
  • company stores

  • credit unions

  • hair care

  • subsidized cafeterias

  • travel services

 

Relocation Benefits

Where applicable, Schering-Plough also offers the following relocation services:

• Home Search Assistance

• Renters Assistance

• Relocation Allowance

• Moving Your Family and Household

• Interim Living Expenses

• Income Tax Allowance

• Career Assistance for Spouses

Education and Research Assistance

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, Schering-Plough offers programs designed to provide Research Institute employees with the opportunity to pursue educational and research goals. These include:

The Ph.D. Assistance Program

Part of Schering-Plough's Educational Assistance Program, the Ph.D. Assistance Program provides a paid leave and job protection during the Ph.D. residency period for eligible top research employees who demonstrate that their dissertation topic is related to SPRI's research goals.

Business Sabbatical Program

Also supplementing the Company's Educational Assistance Program, the Business Sabbatical Program offers eligible employees time away from their normal work environment to pursue a significant research project.

Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer and has been consistently recognized for providing "family-friendly" programs that help employees better manage the demands of work and family life.