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      Merck reviews

      4.1

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (6,162 total reviews)
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      Rob Davis

      83% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

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      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,162 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
      2.0
      Dec 3, 2009

      Big Changes, Uncertain Future

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Merck has deep financial pockets. They used to be generous in their compensation. There are annual bonuses, stock options in addition to salary.

      Cons

      Leadership is weak. The company does not accept new blood. Right now everyone is fearing for their jobs. The upcoming layoffs due to the recent merger is eating at everyone. Stress and tension is high.

      4.0
      Dec 1, 2009

      Overall very positive

      Pharmaceuticals sales representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work-life balance. Company has moved to reward individual performance. Many benefits if you are able to manage a territory - your manager will leave you alone and not be on your back the whole time. If you were lucky enough to start 10 years ago, then you're a full-time employee with all the benefits/pension etc. If they decide to lay you off, then severance package has been pretty good.

      Cons

      The whole industry needs to get a backbone and stand up for their right to market medications to customers. They are not allowing reps to develop rapport with physicians essentially by cutting out all the budgets for everything other than 'food'. If you are new, you are most likely going to be on a contract, so - no benefits/pension. With the acquisition of Schering there will be more downsizing. Seems like this is done every year in December. We have moved to multiple products in the bag - I have 4! It makes it very difficult to do your job, when you need to discuss all four products at every visit. You end up spinning your wheels.

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