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      Merck KGaA

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      Merck KGaA reviews

      3.9

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (2,085 total reviews)
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      Kai Beckmann

      100% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,085 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merck KGaA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      2K reviews
      4.0
      Feb 1, 2026

      Lot's of great talented colleagues, uncertain future

      Global head
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Lots talented, capable people, high focus on AI, you could get things done and were empowered

      Cons

      Healthcare c-suite level senior leadership seemed very good at managing at upwards, but overly reliant on outside consultants for organisational strategy

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      Merck KGaA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We're happy to hear that you recognized the talent and capability of our colleagues, as well as our strong focus on AI innovation. Only recently Merck has been ranked second in Pharma AI readiness in the CB Insights report. As a global, vibrant science and technology company, we value both internal expertise and external perspectives to navigate increasingly complex market dynamics. We continuously evaluate how we balance these resources to ensure we're making the most strategic decisions for our organization and stakeholders. Thank you again for your review and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
      4.0
      Feb 1, 2026

      Stable and developing company.

      Regulatory affairs manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I was happy to be a part of Global Regulatory Team of Merck KGaA.

      Cons

      Great experts of chemical and other regulation, deeply involved team.

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      Merck KGaA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a former Regulatory Affairs Manager at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We truly appreciate your feedback after such a significant tenure with us. We're pleased to hear that you were happy to be part of our Global Regulatory Team and that you recognized the deep expertise and involvement of your colleagues in chemical and regulatory matters. Your positive experience over 8-10 years speaks to long-term view of the company and the collaborative environment we strive to maintain. Thank you again for your review and for your substantial contributions to our mission. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
      3.0
      Jan 28, 2026

      Good opportunities but unorganized

      Financial analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You’ll never be bored, the company is always working on new projects and acquisitions/divestitures.

      Cons

      You’ll never be bored- initiatives are often unorganized and conflicting.

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      Merck KGaA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience. We appreciate your perspective on the dynamic nature of our work environment. You've highlighted an interesting paradox - on one hand, our focus on new projects and strategic transactions keeps work engaging and ensures we're responding to, or even anticipating, movements in the market. On the other hand, managing multiple strategic priorities simultaneously requires strong coordination and clear communication to ensure initiatives are well-aligned. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future career endeavors
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