Not a happy place to be. - Staff Biochemist Merck Employee Review

2.0
26 May 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Salary and benefits were decent. My department had nice people and good teambuilding events.

Cons

The atmosphere is pretty negative due to constant attrition. No one ever knows if they'll have a job in 6 months;. Also, a lot non-management scientists are "do-ers", not thinkers- management often didn't trust intelligent lower-level scientists to think for themselves. Promotions are also extremely hard to come by, but former colleagues recently told me that they're beginning to promote again.

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Pros

Amazing to work and smart people to work around.

Cons

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4.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
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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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