Bottom tier RTP employer. You can do better - Maintenance Merck Employee Review

2.0
Mar 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay for the job. Some managers are good although they rarely stay in one role long. 25 vacation days, 10 family care days, 5 sick days, 4 shutdown days. Work life balance isn't bad if you prioritize your home life and don't let them walk all over you. When you clock out of work clock out mentally from work. Don't let them guilt you into crossing oceans for a company that won't cross the street for you.

Cons

They do not promote people no matter how well you do. They just don't. Outdated "bell curve" review system that pretends like hiring is a random sample and demands that certain people get bad reviews no matter how well they have done. Senior management and HR knowingly allow harassment and will not do anything, even if there is written evidence. They ALWAYS back their managers. Managers will make promises then not follow through. Always get everything in writing. Problem with the paycheck (which happens several times a year)... it is going to take over a month to fix via the outsourced overseas HR hotline. Be prepared to file a wage and hour complaint if you have to. False lip service to DEI. They talk a game about valuing diversity but when the rubber meets the road they put out the proverbial "minorities need not apply" sign via their actions. Doesn't matter what the RTO policy says, managers can choose to ignore it. Managers can and will harass you over protected characteristics and there is nothing that HR or corporate will do. All their lip service on accountability, accommodation, DEI, etc., mean absolutely nothing if bad managers can do whatever they want, including break federal law.

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Pros

Pension plan is great with high proportion

Cons

Slow promotion and too much meetings

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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