Great Company if You Prefer Corporate - Associate Director Merck Employee Review

4.0
May 27, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

salary, bonus, pension, insurance, employee perks, easy work, was able to do what they considered a full-time job in less than 20 hours a week which left me time to pursue other interests

Cons

You are considered "new" at Merck for the first 5 years. Thick crony politics and need to focus on your "image" more than the quality of work. Takes two to three times to complete work than is really necessary - not to due to compliance/regulatory environment - but trying to appear to be working.

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5.0
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Pros

Manager is good. Communication is good.

Cons

Salary is not very competitive

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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