Prepare to be stuck in your role for YEARS - Senior Clinical Scientist Merck Employee Review

1.0
Jan 19, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The stability of 133-year-old company. Great vacation policy and decent work like balance unless you are on a toxic trial team.

Cons

Extreme stagnation, very little opportunities for advancement unless you look a certain way (not based on merit), disturbingly hierarchical with "support" clinical scientist consistently disregarded and treated as not an integral part of the trial team despite doing the most work. Upper management does a lot of talking but is truly only for the optics when you take a look at what is happening for "lower level" employees within CSSM. Recent mandates for return to work for "office based" employees when all contractors hired to do the same job are fully remote.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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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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