Culture needs improvement - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

2.0
17 Dec 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Impactful work, talented people, learning opportunities

Cons

-Highly hierarchical and political - hard to collaborate across ranks, toxic -Siloed - difficult to navigate organizational structure -Lacking openness to diversity of thought -Big propaganda about new culture but no true willingness to change, especially from long-term 'Merck-ers'

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Incredible culture and inclusive community.

Cons

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4.0
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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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