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
Sep 28, 2021

Sad Culture

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Pros

Excellent training, and benefits. Pay is reasonable.

Cons

Culture of micromanagement. Primary care has had a significant layoff / workforce reduction every 18 to 24 months since 2006. Without willingness to relocate to the "Home Office" there is no opportunity for growth or advancement.

5.0
Sep 21, 2021

Best company I have worked for!

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Pros

Merck is a fantastic company. They truly value diversity and inclusion. I am an industry transplant and they value my experience outside pharma. Additionally, the benefits are phenomenal. By far the best company I have worked for in my entire career.

Cons

Large company and if you are not aggressive in looking for your next role you can get stuck in the same job for years. Some people actually see this as a positive, but if you want to move you will be responsible for it.

2.0
Aug 30, 2021
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Pros

Good benefits. Strong name to have on resume. Opportunity to travel.

Cons

Executive leadership doesn't deal with toxic leaders (even when they are aware of widespread issues). Bureaucratic. Not invented here syndrome.

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