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
Apr 7, 2026

Work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and leave policy

Cons

Very limited team structure for site operation.

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Merck KGaA Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review — it's much appreciated. It's great to hear that the work-life balance and leave policy made a real difference during your time with us. These are areas we put genuine thought into, so it's good to know they landed well. Your point about team structure at site level is noted. Lean teams can sometimes feel stretched, particularly during periods of exceptionally high workload, and it's something we keep in mind as we look at how best to support our site operations and our people. Wishing you the very best in whatever comes next!
4.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great perks for employees and fixed working hours.

Cons

Pay scale is low as compared to other companies not initially but after having good experience.

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Merck KGaA Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback! On compensation, we continuously benchmark our packages against the market to ensure we remain competitive, and your feedback is a useful input as part of that ongoing process. Glad to hear the perks and fixed working hours worked well for you — these are things we believe make a tangible difference in day-to-day working life. Wishing you all the best in what comes next!
4.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance Good colleague

Cons

Medium salary, same salary with different workload

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are glad to hear that you value the work-life balance and the positive relationships with your colleagues – these are aspects we genuinely care about and continuously strive to nurture. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary and workload distribution. We understand that perceived imbalances in this area can be a source of frustration, and we take this seriously. We encourage you to raise this topic through our annual Employee Engagement Survey, where your input directly contributes to shaping our people practices. It is also worth noting that Merck KGaA has an average employee tenure of almost 10 years globally – a testament to the fact that this is indeed a company worth staying with, as your review title suggests. We value your continued contribution and look forward to growing together!
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