Merck is a good company - Project Manager Merck Employee Review

4.0
13 Mar 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great Work life balance and the benifits are good. Extremely flexible regarding telecommuting.

Cons

Too much red tape and layoffs. Due to all the layoffs team members are more cut throat. Very closed minded and siloed environment. Many workers retain information for job security. Directors taking credit for other individuals work and if you complain they will cut you out completely. You will be left off emails, meetings, projects and literally sitting there looking for another job or complaining. They also hired many recent MBA graduates that think they can run the company on their own and are making executive decisions in certain Global groups. They've also been on a hiring freeze for years and are hiring from other departments as opposed from the outside

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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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