Merck Management needs to wake up and listen to employees' feedback to improve processes. - Manager (First Line) Merck Employee Review

4.0
29 Aug 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation and Benefits Package seemed very good. It feels good to know that a lot of employees are working very hard to discover and develop medicines knowing that their contributions will hopefully someday lead to the availability of a new medicine to treat someone who is sick.

Cons

Management takes too long to make decisions or implement new processes. It is amazing how long it takes to change inefficient processes - it is because Management really does not take the time to really understand how the work actually gets done. People are making sacrifices (personal time away from family or friends) day after day mostly because they believe in the overall benefits to discovering new medicines, not due to support received from management.

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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

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.

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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