IT Analyst - IT Analyst Merck Employee Review

2.0
20 Jul 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Decent salary and benefits. Some good folks to work with. Some interesting projects. IT supporting many functions across the company, which ultimately results in the goal of getting medicine to a patient to help make them feel better.

Cons

Too much focus on process. Need to remove the politics out of the portfolio process. Not enough focus on real investment in the IT employees. Way too many hours on a constant basis. The 40 hour freebie skill soft training on an annual basis is not sufficient to keep with the ever changing world of IT. Be open to rotating people on a regular basis, so that they gain new experiences, build their knowledge, and become a better cross-functional employee. Moving USA based jobs to Prague and Singapore in order to reduce labor costs.

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5.0
20 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

4.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Over my tenure, I had the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and mission-driven colleagues dedicated to improving patient outcomes. The organization provided exposure to cross-functional collaboration, leadership development opportunities, and meaningful work supporting healthcare providers, patients, and community stakeholders. I appreciated the company's commitment to innovation, professional growth, and serving patients through scientific advancement.

Cons

Like many large organizations, priorities and organizational structures evolved over time, which occasionally created uncertainty and changes in responsibilities. Decision-making processes could sometimes be complex due to the size of the organization, and navigating multiple layers of stakeholders occasionally impacted speed and execution.

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