OK but not Great - Senior Specialist Merck Employee Review

3.0
Oct 17, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Hardly anyone in the company actually does anything, so being one of the few people who does something, rather than just managing people who do stuff, makes you exceptional.

Cons

Everything is harder and takes longer than it needs to. For IT people, expect a minimum of 10 weeks to get a database or any other infrastructure. If you are a good developer, expect to be overwhelmed with work because there are so few of us around.

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5.0
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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
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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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