Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,090 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,090 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
Feb 4, 2026

Okay okay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good upper management in merck

Cons

Low appraisel, third party hiring

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience as a Sales Executive and are pleased that you recognize the quality of our upper management at our company! Your concerns regarding appraisal processes is a valuable feedback that helps us understand areas for potential improvement. As a current employee, we encourage you to share these specific concerns through our annual Employee Engagement Survey, which provides a formal channel for raising improvement proposals and ensures your voice reaches the appropriate decision-makers. Thank you for your honest feedback and recommendation of our company!
3.0
Feb 3, 2026

Not so good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance in the workplace

Cons

No better compensation, bad Management

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Trade Compliance Analyst at our company. We're pleased to hear that you've experienced good work-life balance, as we recognize this is essential for employee wellbeing and productivity. We continuously evaluate our compensation structures to ensure they remain competitive within local markets. Regarding management, we are sorry to hear about your experience as we are continuously investing in building strong leadership capabilities across all levels through management training and development programs. As a current employee, we would encourage you to share your feedback through our annual Employee Engagement Survey, which will help us enhance the workplace experience. Thank you again for your review!
4.0
Feb 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots talented, capable people, high focus on AI, you could get things done and were empowered

Cons

Healthcare c-suite level senior leadership seemed very good at managing at upwards, but overly reliant on outside consultants for organisational strategy

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We're happy to hear that you recognized the talent and capability of our colleagues, as well as our strong focus on AI innovation. Only recently Merck has been ranked second in Pharma AI readiness in the CB Insights report. As a global, vibrant science and technology company, we value both internal expertise and external perspectives to navigate increasingly complex market dynamics. We continuously evaluate how we balance these resources to ensure we're making the most strategic decisions for our organization and stakeholders. Thank you again for your review and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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