Too many procedures, too much documentation, lots of confusion. - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

2.0
Oct 6, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Compensation is good. Benefits are also good. The people (most of them) are friendly, courteous and professional. The technology is fairly up-to-date and modern.

Cons

Layoffs! Top senior management gets ridiculous compensation (tens of millions), then pushes to lay off employees. The methods used to accomplish things are unnecessarily complex, when something more simple and straightforward would do the job more quickly and accurately.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

4.0
Jun 2, 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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