Good company but directions and guidance from management could be unclear. Teams are siloed which also hindered progress - Cybersecurity Manager Merck Employee Review

4.0
21 Oct 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great company with competitive salary, 401k and pension contribution. Great PTO policy with 25 days as a start plus 4 days year end company shutdown. The company/team supports decent work-life balance in general.

Cons

Directions and guidance from management could be unclear without anyone leading the initiative. Teams could be very siloed and it could take forever to figure out which teams we should collaborate with. This really hinders progress. Some teams on the IT side could be stretched quite thin without any cross-training or back up.

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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
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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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