Merck reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(6,163 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

83% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,163 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Merck 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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6K reviews
3.0
Aug 30, 2010

Merck

Recommend
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Pros

Excellent salary and benefits. Co-workers are great and the work is interesting. NJ/PA sites have on-site gym, daycare, etc.

Cons

Thinks NJ is the center of the universe. Opportunities to grow and move into other positions is limited if you work elsewhere. Frequently jobs go to people they know without even being posted for everyone else.

3.0
Aug 25, 2010

Pros and cons that are common to all big pharma

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Scientific excellence truly is encouraged, and there is a support network to continue to learn...if you are chosen. In addition, publishing is also encouraged. The people are good to work with in general, and the benefits are good.

Cons

The company is so large, there are many layers of management, and communication between decision makers, and those "in the trenches" who are affected by decisions is virtually non-existant. Large committees make decisions, rather than empowering individuals intimate with the projects to make decisions.

2.0
Aug 25, 2010

Big Pharma Biotech Investment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

An increased drive to invest in biotech by the big pharmas has lead this career in a positive direction. Good team environment.

Cons

Lack of drive within management to promote and advance employees throughout two large mergers though there were plenty of new hires. Lack of opportunity for training/conferences/education.

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