MSD reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,402 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

MSD has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,402 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).

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2K reviews
4.0
Jun 6, 2025

Overall great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and overall work life balance. Very professional atmosphere.

Cons

Sometimes there are not very many opportunities for advancement.

2.0
Jun 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Exposure to different areas of the work and tasks, meetings and exposure to US folks -Predictable working hours; rarely expected to stay late on site - A number of genuinely skilled and passionate individuals are doing their best to drive good science and quality work—there are “islands” of integrity and purpose amid the noise

Cons

- A part of the work culture strongly emphasizes social participation to the point where setting personal boundaries can be perceived as “non-cooperative” or “problematic.” -Leadership tends to side with those who are more socially dominant or politically skilled, even when their behavior disrupts harmony. - Gossip and indirect complaints are often acted on without direct discussion or fact-checking, creating a culture of distrust. - Critical feedback or quiet professionalism is not valued—visibility and perceived loyalty matter more than actual performance. - Instead of fostering collaboration, the environment encourages competition and power struggles over projects.

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