Greatest job you will ever hate. - Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative Merck Employee Review

3.0
3 Dec 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Paycheck and lifestyle. As with most pharma companies, you can expect to be micro-managed, but at least Schering is still using paper for signitures so you can't be tracked like a UPS man.

Cons

The pharma industry in general. Layoffs are and will be happening more and more. The way I look at Schering, and the entire pharmaceutical industry, is that they have you trapped. What I mean is, they pay nice salaries, give you a car, good benefits. But management is constantly on top of you when bogus market sahre numbers come down which in most cases you can't even control. This is NOT a true sales job. You are very rarely selling anything. Now you are lucky to get more than 2 minutes with a doctor and you are definitely not respected.

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5.0
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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

Cons

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4.0
2 June 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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