Does Merck KGaA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Merck KGaA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Merck KGaA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Merck KGaA?

80% of Merck KGaA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Merck KGaA 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merck KGaA?

Intern (70) , Senior Analyst (69) , Project Manager (56) , Analyst (50) , Estagiário (48) , Werkstudent (43) , Internship (39) , Manager (39) , Working Student (39) , Account Manager (38) , Scientist (31) , Specialist (31) , Director (28) , Associate Director (25) , Senior Specialist (24)

What are the pros of working at Merck KGaA according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and flexibility." ((in 223 reviews)); "There are good benefits and level of salaries is good" ((in 143 reviews)); "Great culture and work experience" ((in 137 reviews)); "great people to work with in the departments" ((in 87 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very approachable if you have questions." ((in 75 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Merck KGaA according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and that affects everything" ((in 108 reviews)); "low salary (not equal to the effort and responsability needed)" ((in 89 reviews)); "People who are good at buttering get promotions and senior leadership roles" ((in 19 reviews)); "Communication was the biggest problem and department fences exacerbates this problem." ((in 16 reviews)); "TRAINING – There are no training plans at BioReliance." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Merck KGaA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Merck KGaA layoffs and their outlook for job security at Merck KGaA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Merck KGaA locations?

Buenos Aires , Martínez , Ezeiza , Rosario , Córdoba , Carlos Spegazzini

Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,090 total reviews)

Kai Beckmann

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,090 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Feb 27, 2023

Continuous Turmoil

Global medical director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Comp & Ben compared to other companies with relatively same size.

Cons

Toxic R&D environment, less than coordinated re-org/restructuring, reasoning does not resonate or make any sense. Medical Affairs and Clinical Development employees are second class citizens compared to commercial organization. The big R&D head is only concerned about his own self and his LT are worried about nothing but to maintain their SVPs entitlement

2.0

Nov 18, 2022

Had the potential to be amazing. But was far from it!

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has good product offering, is very innovative in some areas and is pushing the boundaries with sustainability and packaging. Most staff are accommodating and willing to assist. Salary and performance bonuses are not bad.

Cons

The organisation in Australia and New Zealand was going through significant change. The Managing Director was swapped out and radically changes have been made. Mid level management were made redundant leaving staff unsupported and with no direction or clarity. I hope the organisation improves it has the potential.

1.0

Sep 3, 2022

No Room for Career Advancement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Holidays and some great people

Cons

Over worked, low salary, no recognition for your work, horrific middle management

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Had the potential to be amazing. But was far from it!

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