Good culture but lacks organization and clarity - BU Director Merck KGaA Employee Review

4.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good culture with many opps

Cons

not well organized. depends on individual capability

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Merck KGaA Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. It is encouraging to read that you experience a good culture and see many opportunities in our company. Your point on organization and clarity is equally important. In a large and complex organization like ours it's not always easy to keep an overview of all opportunities. We aim for ways of working that are consistent and transparent, so that success is not driven by individual navigation skills alone. Please raise concrete examples with your manager so priorities, responsibilities, and processes can be clarified. As a current employee, we would invite you to also share more detailed feedback in our annual Employee Engagement Survey to identify where teams need stronger structure and alignment. We appreciate your input as we continue to improve how we work day to day.

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5.0
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Pros

A lot learning opportunities and networking opportunities

Cons

Cannot transfer to full time employee

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Merck KGaA Response
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Thank you for your positive feedback about your experience at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We're delighted to hear that you found valuable learning and networking opportunities during your time with us. Creating an environment where employees can develop professionally and build meaningful connections is central to our mission. We understand and regret that the transition to full-time employment wasn't possible during or after your tenure with us. If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to join our Talent Zone, as new opportunities may arise that align with your skills and career aspirations - and you know the company already, which is an advantage. Thank you for recommending Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
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Pros

Established company with a great culture

Cons

Change management and finding the right growth opportunities in a large organization.

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Merck KGaA Response
1w
Thank you for recommending our company and for emphasizing the culture and stability you experienced. Your feedback on change management and identifying the right growth opportunities in a large organization is well taken. We know that navigating options can be challenging at scale, which is why we continue to strengthen transparency around internal roles and development paths, including through MyGrowth and regular career conversations with managers and HR. Thank you for your contribution during your time with us, and we wish you continued success in your next chapter.
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