Merck KGaA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,084 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 2,084 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
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Get to learn/use Palantir Foundry

Cons

the time you build Data Pipeline is faster then asking the business holder to grant the data access

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Merck KGaA Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is great to hear that you had the opportunity to learn and work with state-of-the-art data tools as part of your time with us. We also recognize that waiting for data access approvals can feel slow compared to the pace of the technical work itself. These steps are necessary to ensure proper data governance, privacy protection, and clear accountability over data ownership. However, we fully agree that the process should be as efficient and transparent as possible, and we continue to work on streamlining roles, decision paths, and approval workflows to reduce waiting times without compromising compliance. Thank you again for your contribution, and we wish you all the best for your future career.
4.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Established company with a great culture

Cons

Change management and finding the right growth opportunities in a large organization.

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Merck KGaA Response
1w
Thank you for recommending our company and for emphasizing the culture and stability you experienced. Your feedback on change management and identifying the right growth opportunities in a large organization is well taken. We know that navigating options can be challenging at scale, which is why we continue to strengthen transparency around internal roles and development paths, including through MyGrowth and regular career conversations with managers and HR. Thank you for your contribution during your time with us, and we wish you continued success in your next chapter.
4.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and work from home benefits

Cons

Slow growth in career and promotions

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Merck KGaA Response
2w
Thank you for highlighting the work-life balance and the flexibility. We are glad to hear that these aspects support you in your day-to-day work. Regarding development and internal mobility: we recognize that this sometimes may look different depending on function and business needs. We would encourage you to discuss your next steps with your manager and to use MyGrowth to explore development options, learning opportunities, and potential internal moves. As a current employee, providing input through our Employee Engagement Survey also helps us identify where career frameworks and promotion processes still need more transparency. Thank you for your review, and your continued dedication to our company,
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