Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,088 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merck KGaA 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 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, respectful,colleagues, good company culture,

Cons

lower base pay, mid management changes

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Merck KGaA Response
8h
Thank you for highlighting the respectful culture, strong colleagues, and the benefits you experience in our company. We also take note of your perspective on base pay and the impact of mid-management changes. Compensation is reviewed with a view to internal equity and external market benchmarks, and leadership transitions should be accompanied by clear communication and support for teams. If you are comfortable, we encourage you to raise these points with your manager or HR, and to share feedback through our annual Employee Engagement Survey so we can identify where action is needed.
5.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility work environment, Management, Growth

Cons

Salary growth under market cap, compensation

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Merck KGaA Response
6d
Thank you for highlighting the flexibility of the work environment, supportive management, and opportunities to grow. It is encouraging to hear these aspects are making a positive difference in your day-to-day experience. We also take your point on salary growth and compensation seriously. Pay development is influenced by role scope, performance, internal equity, and market benchmarking, and we continuously review our approach to remain competitive. We would encourage you to discuss your expectations and development path with your manager and HR, and to use MyGrowth to connect career progression with clear next steps. Your input in our annual Employee Engagement Survey also helps us identify where employees see gaps and where we need to improve.
4.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture Mid size pharma allows for great experience and exposure and good networking

Cons

Political Could have better benefits

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Merck KGaA Response
6d
We appreciate you sharing this perspective. It is great to hear you experience a strong culture and networking/learning opportunities. At the same time, your comment about political dynamics is an important signal. We aim for clear decision-making and collaboration across teams, and we rely on ongoing feedback to understand where processes or interfaces may feel unnecessarily complex. If you are comfortable, raising specific examples with your manager can help address root causes. On benefits, we regularly review our offerings and benchmark them against the market, while considering local needs. Input via our Employee Engagement Survey is another practical way to flag what matters most and where you see gaps. Thank you very much for your review, and your continued dedication to our company!
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