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
1.0
Jul 31, 2025

Do not recommend

Recommend
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Pros

While there is a lot of variety in the work, and opportunities to learn new skills

Cons

The work environment is extremely toxic, with a culture that unfortunately encourages bullying rather than fostering a collaborative or supportive atmosphere. There is no support from senior management, leaving employees to feel isolated and unsupported in the workplace. The team dynamic is largely based on finger-pointing and blaming, rather than constructive feedback or training. This creates a high-pressure, stressful environment where learning and personal development are not prioritized. On top of this, the physical environment is far from ideal. There is no on-site canteen, and a break room which is too small for the number of employees making it difficult to relax during breaks which can lead to feelings of exhaustion and burnout. Overall, the combination of a toxic culture, lack of support, and constant stress makes it difficult to recommend this job to anyone looking for a positive and healthy workplace.

4.0
Jul 27, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities to work on impactful projects at the intersection of science and industry + Excellent facilities, internal seminars for industry research.

Cons

Postdocs may sometimes feel peripheral to the main projects

5.0
Jul 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive salary, 6 weeks total vacation plus holidays, large network, beautiful campus (Rahway), can learn from many incredibly intelligent people.

Cons

Can have a lot of red tape (depending on where you are)

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