Good starting place for career, longevity requires patience - Program Manager Merck Employee Review

4.0
24 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

First of all, Merck is a fantastic place to launch you career. You get exposed to the good and bad at working at a Fortune 500 company.

Cons

As you move into the middle management layer, things get very political, there are a lot of alliances. To be successful you have to be wary of the connections and navigate the politics.

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5.0
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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

Cons

The con for me at the time was that I had to relocate which wasn’t possible

4.0
2 Jun 2026
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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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