Its not what it used to be - Manager Merck Employee Review

4.0
16 Sept 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The compensation is very good and so are the benefits. One of the only companies that still has a fully funded pension plan. There are a lot of smart, caring people working at Merck . In the past, there have been good opportunites for advancement and opportunities to learn many different job functions.

Cons

The company has changed very much in the past few years. People do not feel valued and morale is at an all time low. Changes are occuring too often and the changes don't always make sense to the "worker bees". Senior leadership continues to be extremely well compensated (in the millions of dollars) and the regular employees are being asked to cut what is already a bare bones operation.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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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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