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 typical of mnc" ((in 210 reviews)); "Good culture and people in general" ((in 181 reviews)); "Flexible and good work life balance" ((in 176 reviews)); "Great people and fulfilling work" ((in 149 reviews)); "Good salary and that's it" ((in 127 reviews))

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

"Rare that you find a good manager" ((in 53 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 11 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

(322 total reviews)

Rob Davis

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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2.0

Oct 9, 2025

values exists only on paper

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

car policy (can choose from several brands)

Cons

* lack of development (only generic elearning) & promotion possibilities (lack of career paths for sales & marketing people) * upcoming reorganisation & staff reductions due to savings & poor pipeline (e.g. in oncology only 1 brand, 1 SKU) * salary lower than the competition

3.0

Sep 28, 2025

Regular Big Pharma

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

average salary, good benefits. flexible work schedule

Cons

not so friendly management, difficult career path

4.0

Jul 14, 2025

Great company with reservation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good benefits package (private healthcare, car, higher base pay) - Very flexible attendance - Very collaborative colleagues

Cons

- "Cannot say no" thus "Prioritize" is a buzzword - Strong regional control - Too learn organisation

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