No longer one of the most admired companies - Director Merck Employee Review

3.0
Jun 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Intelligent, hard working employees. MIssion to improve and save lives through the development of novel medicines truely drives the research division.

Cons

Continuous changes, re-organizations, layoffs occurr on a regular 12-18 month interval for close to 10 consecutive years now. Work force is fearful of next round of layoffs, apathetic to changes and new senior leaders are uninspiring and can't convey a vision nor have a plan how to get there. Never thought I'd say this but people have too much flexibility to work from home and take advantage of the system to the point now where there is no sense of team and any virtual teams needs are trumped by the individuals needs and interests.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Excellent company to work with.

Cons

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4.0
Jun 30, 2026
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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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