Some aspects of Merck may good for SOME but if you are not one of the long time employees of the Corporation, it is not. - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

1.0
Sep 1, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits of the company cannot be beat.

Cons

Any person who is not taken into the "fold" does not stand a chance ever retiring from Merck. You cannot voice new opinions without the ideas falling on deaf ears or someone else taken credit for it. You are not encouraged to think outside of the box or to even go ask for help from anyone other than HR. And then HR cannot do anything unless approved by management. So that is a no win situation.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Over my tenure, I had the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and mission-driven colleagues dedicated to improving patient outcomes. The organization provided exposure to cross-functional collaboration, leadership development opportunities, and meaningful work supporting healthcare providers, patients, and community stakeholders. I appreciated the company's commitment to innovation, professional growth, and serving patients through scientific advancement.

Cons

Like many large organizations, priorities and organizational structures evolved over time, which occasionally created uncertainty and changes in responsibilities. Decision-making processes could sometimes be complex due to the size of the organization, and navigating multiple layers of stakeholders occasionally impacted speed and execution.

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