Overall, a good company to work for. - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
25 Jan 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Collegial atmosphere (excepting a few bad apples), easy access to management

Cons

You need to negotiate your salary/perks/grade while joining. Once you are in, moving up is not easy. Feedback and things to do to get to the next step, from management, are hard to come by.

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Incredible culture and inclusive community.

Cons

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4.0
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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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