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 228 reviews)); "There are good benefits and level of salaries is good" ((in 139 reviews)); "Good culture and friends" ((in 130 reviews)); "great people to work with in the departments" ((in 89 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very approachable if you have questions." ((in 82 reviews))

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

"Poor management and that affects everything" ((in 105 reviews)); "shabby infrastructure 2) Poor Leadership 3) Low salary Do not join Shared Business Services." ((in 99 reviews)); "Bad managers and they continue to bring people from abroad." ((in 34 reviews)); "Communication was the biggest problem and department fences exacerbates this problem." ((in 16 reviews)); "TRAINING – There are no training plans at BioReliance." ((in 13 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

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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

4.0

Mar 2, 2016

Medical Science LIaison

Medical science liaison

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It´s a familiar company that commercializes innovative technology in diferent areas

Cons

There isn´t an innovative portfolio right now

5.0

Feb 23, 2016

Product Manager

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, Culture, Flexibility, Responsability, Commitment

Cons

Bureaucracy, Processes, Salary conditions, Shares not included

4.0

Feb 17, 2016

Going good so far

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent work, friendly colleagues. Work life is quite balanced for the designated tasks. Pay is average as compared to competitors

Cons

Lots of management shuffling. Most of the time the internal people are promoted to higher levels. Could be worthful if experienced people are brought in

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Jobs at Merck KGaA

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