Lacks clarity -the only thing that is constant is change - Associate Director Merck Employee Review

2.0
1 June 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are ok, people are good to work with at the lower levels. Work from home policy is good. Could have an excellent pipeline and in some areas it does.

Cons

Overloaded with upper management and process, and they just added more layers. The critical issue is that it is hard to know what you are doing when the only thing that is constant is that the way you will do it will change, if not tomorrow in a year or two. The result is the process drives the people. The process doesn't serve the company mission.

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5.0
11 June 2026
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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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