Roller Coaster ride of ups and downs - Senior Specialist Merck Employee Review

3.0
16 May 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility to work from home (especially appreciate during winter storms!), wonderful colleagues, decent compensation, easy commute, low prescription drug costs, vacation time, great personal / professional development resources available

Cons

Performance management system / calibration pits good employees against one another in a bell-shaped curve and often the outcomes seem pre-determined by those deemed and seen as "hi-po's" (high potentials) versus fairly assessing what each person and each team contributes; political and passive-aggressive culture; annual re-organizations that are packaged as something else but are about cutting headcount and sees people as expenses versus assets

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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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