Ok place to work - Senior Scientist Merck Employee Review

2.0
30 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Work-life balance is decent.

Cons

Whether you move up depends on your manager. Mine have done nothing to further my career in almost a decade. Lots of talk about developing careers but little done in reality. If you interview research your manager. I was assigned one after the interview and I asked few questions about the style of management. Don't make that mistake.

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5.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

Cons

The con for me at the time was that I had to relocate which wasn’t possible

4.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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