Potential to return to greatness with the approval of a breakthrough cancer therapy later this year. - Associate Director Merck Employee Review

3.0
Mar 25, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some very bright people still remain, although many excellent people have left. Vacation policy is generous.

Cons

Constant layoffs, and too much focus on financial results, and not enough on the patient. Employee morale is low. Senior management, with the exception of the Research division president, is poor. Raises are sub-inflation on average. Bonuses lower this year than in any year in recent memory.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent company to work with.

Cons

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4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits and high salary, a lot of room for growth.

Cons

Experience depends highly on your manager and department. I worked my butt off and had an awful manager in a toxic department, but now I have an amazing manager in a much calmer department.

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