Production - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
31 Dec 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good salary, retirement benefits are good, quality employees that care about the outcome.

Cons

Excessive work load that prevents project completion: get it started and we'll iron it out later, but later never comes. Job satisfaction difficult to come by. Too much belief in the latest fad: SAP, Six Sigma, Lean....... Previous comment applies here. Failure to recognize talent lacking formal education but steeped in experience and/or intellect. Excessive mid-level management change: with change in leadership comes a corresponding change in process. Refer to first two comments and recognize coupled with new management desire to "Fix it" results in never achieving proficiency before changing again.

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Cons

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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.

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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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