Merck KGaA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,086 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

100% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,086 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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2K reviews
3.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very good global collaboration, good and cheap cafeteria, good 13th salary

Cons

No investment in training, lack of standards, slow and difficult raises

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being part of our team in Mexico! We're pleased to hear that you value our global collaboration culture and the benefits we provide, including our cafeteria services and compensation structure. We appreciate your concerns regarding training investment, standardization, and career progression. These areas are important focus points and we would like to invite you to share the feedback through our employee engagement survey and other feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement across our organization. Thank you for your constructive feedback, and we look forward to your continued contributions!
3.0
Jan 15, 2026

good vibe before the change of management team

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nice growth opportunity, global rotation

Cons

low-medium level salary , toxic management,

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience from your time with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We're glad you had positive experiences with growth opportunities and global rotation during your tenure. These are valuable aspects of career development we aim to provide. We're sorry to hear about your concerns regarding salary levels and management dynamics following leadership changes. Your feedback helps us understand where improvements are needed. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
Jan 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High Impact Culture: Raise the bar, Act as the owner, Simplify and act with urgency, 3Ds

Cons

Low compensation and benefits. KPI cascading is not clear

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you appreciate our High Impact Culture and the principles of raising the bar, acting as the owner, and simplifying with urgency. These values are central to how we work at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We understand your concerns about compensation, benefits, and KPI clarity. These are important factors for employee satisfaction and performance. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation regarding compensation and KPI expectations with your manager, or share your feedback through our annual Employee Engagement Survey (EES) to help us address these areas. Thanks for recommending us and for your continued contribution to the team.
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