Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,090 total reviews)
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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
Dec 4, 2025

Good leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

New leadership changes in Life Science look strong for the future. Managers give freedom to act.

Cons

Complex matrix organisation means processes can be difficult. Some micromanagement around cost savings.

2.0
Nov 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Private Healthcare but most should

Cons

Pay Benefits Management Structure Bonuses

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