Just like any large Pharma - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
3 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good salaries, good benefits.

Cons

Poor leadership. Upper management don't know what is going on, but they like to cut costs and corners here and that you are just a number. They don't appreciate how hard you work and there is no job security here. Management change their minds everyday. Their decisions affect other areas/departments and they also do not consider this prior to making decisions. It is impossible to perform the current work to stay afloat in addition to implementing these new, revolving changes. The work culture is that you work more than the typical 9-5 hours on weekdays. It is expected that you bring work home on the weekends as well, so you are looking at 50+ hours per week. People here go on vacation and still have to bring their work laptops with them to check their emails. This is a sinking company.

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End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

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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