He remained at Cornell until 1979 when he was named senior vice-president for medical and scientific affairs of Merck, Sharpe & Dohme, International Division, from which he retired in 1988.
From 1979 to 1988, the individual continued at Cornell before being elevated to the position of senior vice-president for medical and scientific affairs at Merck, Sharpe & Dohme, International Division. He retired from this role in 1988.