Great Place for Dept. IT; Avoid Corp. IT - Lead Software Engineer Merck Employee Review

4.0
Jul 7, 2010
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Pros

Excellent and rapid feedback. Managers contribute to solving problems, particularly with their access to higher levels of approval or management. Very accommodating to personal needs.

Cons

Most IT work outsourced to India. Requirements gathering, and some architecture, for all large projects done in-house, but then engineering and actual development outsourced. Very cumbersome process for getting anything done by corporate IT. Many departments hire their own IT people, but under misleading titles, to get smaller projects done in-house. Most remaining engineering and coding done by on-site contractors.

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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
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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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