Merck KGaA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,087 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 2,087 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
4.0
Nov 11, 2025

Great Employer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, good salary, good conditions, flexibility

Cons

Slow decision-making company, highly bureaucratic and process-driven

5.0
Nov 9, 2025

A Great Team Under the Big Top

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A genuinely great team — supportive, friendly, and always willing to help each other out.

Cons

At times, it can feel a bit like walking into a circus tent — lively, unpredictable, and occasionally chaotic.

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