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

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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2K reviews
3.0
Jan 7, 2026

NA

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexable working and free parking

Cons

Hard to progress to higher positions

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for your review and for being part of the team! We're pleased to hear you appreciate the flexible working arrangements and free parking. We understand your concerns about career progression. Development opportunities are important to us, and we'd encourage you to explore the MyGrowth platform which can help identify potential career paths and skill-building opportunities. We'd also recommend having a conversation with your manager about your career goals and how they can support your progression. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback with us!
4.0
Jan 7, 2026

Excellent worklife

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent work life Career development learning & development

Cons

Salary up to market rewards and recognition not great

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for your review and for your 8 years of dedication to our Bangalore team! We're glad to hear you find the work-life balance excellent and that you're benefiting from our career development and learning opportunities. Your long tenure speaks to the positive experience you've had with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding salary competitiveness and rewards and recognition. These are important areas we continuously review to ensure we're supporting and valuing our employees appropriately. We'd encourage you to discuss your specific situation with your manager during your next review. Thanks for recommending us and for your continued commitment to the team
5.0
Jan 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, explore industry

Cons

Growth, less hike, no promotion

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for your positive review and for your time as a Solutions Architect with our Bengaluru team! We're pleased to hear you appreciated the work-life balance and had opportunities to explore the industry during your time with us. We understand your concerns about growth opportunities, salary increases, and promotions. We recognize these are important factors for career satisfaction, and your feedback helps us continue to evaluate how we can better support our employees' career aspirations. Thank you for recommending us, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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