Does MSD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MSD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MSD. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MSD?

80% of MSD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MSD 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MSD?

Associate Director (81) , Intern (63) , Specialist (53) , Clinical Data Manager (47) , Engineer (46) , Estagiário (41) , Senior Specialist (40) , Associate Specialist (38) , Manager (37) , Sales Representative (36) , Project Manager (34) , Data Scientist (29) , Software Engineer (29) , Internship (24) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (24)

What are the pros of working at MSD according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits (e.g. a phone + almost unlimited mobile plan to all employees)." ((in 213 reviews)); "Good culture and focus on developing it's people" ((in 189 reviews)); "Flexible and good work life balance" ((in 180 reviews)); "Great people and fulfilling work" ((in 160 reviews)); "Good salary and that's it" ((in 124 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MSD according to real employee reviews?

"Rare that you find a good manager" ((in 50 reviews)); "No career progression and worklife balance" ((in 28 reviews)); "bad leadership and alot of managment politics." ((in 25 reviews)); "Some office politics rears its head from time to time" ((in 15 reviews)); "Too much politics and depends who you know if you want to progress in career." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about MSD layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MSD layoffs and their outlook for job security at MSD in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MSD locations?

Rahway , West Point , Elkton , Durham , Boston , Lansdale , Rockville , New York , Philadelphia , Saint Louis , North Wales , Gaithersburg , Louisville , Jersey City , Kenilworth , Madison , Newark , West Point , Omaha , Wilson , Dallas , Ireland , South San Francisco , McMinnville , Atlanta , Branchburg , Morristown , New Brunswick , Summit , Whitehouse Station

MSD reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,411 total reviews)

Rob Davis

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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MSD has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MSD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 17, 2024

Top employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good employer, optimal work conditions and benefits

Cons

There are no cons to report

5.0

Mar 17, 2024

Safe and secure environment

Customer support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I feel the company takes of you and the benefits are great

Cons

Difficult to move to higher positions internally

4.0

Mar 16, 2024

good company

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A mature culture emphasizes stability, experience, and a long-term perspective. It values collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. In a mature culture, employees exhibit professionalism, respect, and a strong work ethic. Example sentence: “Our company’s mature culture fosters a supportive environment where seasoned professionals mentor younger colleagues.”

Cons

Having an abundance of experts can sometimes lead to a lack of fresh perspectives. It may create a closed-minded environment where alternative ideas are dismissed. Example sentence: “One of the disadvantages of our company is that we have too many seasoned professionals, which can hinder innovation.”

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