My personal experiences have been very positive though countered by very negative professional ones. - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
2 Apr 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- The people are top notch and by in large down to earth. It is an extremely friendly place. - The retirement benefits are fantastic (pension after 5 years of service, corporate match of 401k) - The resources are tremendous. What might take months to accomplish in an academic lab take weeks or days here.

Cons

- Upper management is constantly changing the organizational structure. In the last 5 years, there have been nearly 4 large re-orgs that have severly hampered productivity. - We are not allowed to express our creativity here. Things are done using a "cookie-cutter" approach that is mind-numbing. - The politics (esp. among upper management) are pervasive and extremely counter-productive. - Goals are constantly being changed with none achieved.

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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

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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