Good company with good benefits - Engineer Merck Employee Review

3.0
Aug 18, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and benefits. Great opportunities to get experience in different departments. Thw work that you do makes a difference in other people's lives.

Cons

Disconnection of upper management and lower management due to company size. Frequent layoffs lately due to problems with clinical trials and products. Senior management does not take the time to get to know the employees and has an impersonal, uncaring, relationships with them.

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5.0
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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

Cons

The con for me at the time was that I had to relocate which wasn’t possible

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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