Working at Merck can be exhausting, exciting, and sometimes exasperating. - Senior Scientist Merck Employee Review

3.0
17 Jan 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Merck has a great deal of resources (capital and human) that provide great opportunities for learning and contributing to important medicines.

Cons

The company has been through huge convulsions with acquisitions and subsequent downsizing. This has led to site closings and a great deal of uncertainty for most employees which has continued for an extended period.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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