Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,090 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

57% approve of CEO

61% 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
Apr 28, 2016

Existing field scientist in NA

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Pros

Very supportive culture of work-life balance, and as a supplier, receives stability, with steady growth as industry grows without the dependence of any particular drug success. Based on feedback from colleagues appears to be one of the best suppliers to work for in North America biotech.

Cons

Compensation struggles to be competitive, specifically as it relates to benefits. No current stock plan, or potential for growth. Positives from companies steady growth also mitigated by limitations in higher level financial success.

1.0
Apr 25, 2016

Worst experience ever!

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Pros

the only pro I´ve found so far is the salary.

Cons

Management. Lack of support and not professional at all.

3.0
Apr 12, 2016

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Pros

Good global systems More learning oppertunities

Cons

Not good pay master Lot of cultural differences

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