Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,090 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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).

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2K reviews
4.0
Apr 28, 2016

Existing field scientist in NA

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very supportive culture of work-life balance, and as a supplier, receives stability, with steady growth as industry grows without the dependence of any particular drug success. Based on feedback from colleagues appears to be one of the best suppliers to work for in North America biotech.

Cons

Compensation struggles to be competitive, specifically as it relates to benefits. No current stock plan, or potential for growth. Positives from companies steady growth also mitigated by limitations in higher level financial success.

3.0
Apr 26, 2016

Associate Scientist review

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great for gaining experience Supportive lab teams

Cons

Poorly paid Lack of opportunity for promotion Lack of organisation and planning by management leads to unplanned overtime Heavy workload which is regulary unachievable in the 9-5 day

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