Thousands of people will be unemployed during this Global Recession because of Fred; $60M to him, $0 to us. - Manager Merck Employee Review

2.0
Apr 4, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Pays well, reasonable work/life balance and in general, people are nice.

Cons

Extremely political - for career advancement you have to brown nose the correct people, which are few and far between. Promotions are not based on skill set but rather who you know.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pension plan is great with high proportion

Cons

Slow promotion and too much meetings

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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