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
Mar 8, 2026

Great for development

Recommend
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Pros

Diverse project work Learning and development Opportunities for growth

Cons

Under market pay Heavy workload Transformations and leadership changes undergoing across all sectors

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we genuinely appreciate it. It's great to hear that you're finding value in the diversity of project work, the learning and development opportunities, and the opportunities for growth within our company. These are areas we invest in deliberately, and it's encouraging to know they are making a real difference for you. While we continuously benchmark our compensation practices against the market, we acknowledge that there is always room to evaluate and improve. On workload and transformation, we understand that navigating a fast-paced environment while simultaneously adapting to market shifts can sometimes feel demanding. We are also proud that recent leadership transitions have seen internal talent recognized and promoted, which reflects our genuine commitment to developing leaders from within. We encourage you to use our annual Employee Engagement Survey to share specific proposals and feedback, as this is one of the key channels through which we gather insights and drive meaningful change. Thank you again for your honest and balanced review. We encourage you to keep contributing your energy and ideas — voices like yours help shape our company.
5.0
Feb 24, 2026

Good benefit

Recommend
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Pros

Work Life Balance HMO, Life insurance, Retirement plan, generous in bonus plus yearly appraisal

Cons

Limited growth in the IT industry if you are in the Philippines.

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Merck KGaA Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience as a Business Process Consultant at our Manila location and for your dedication to our company. We're pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your recommendation. We wish you all the best for your professional future!
5.0
Feb 18, 2026

Productive fun workplace

Recommend
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Pros

Our company has a positive and enjoyable work atmosphere where employees feel motivated and supported. Teamwork is strong, and colleagues collaborate well to achieve common goals. We also offer competitive benefits that support work-life balance and overall well-being.

Cons

Because we focus on productivity and high standards, the workload can sometimes feel demanding during busy periods.

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Merck KGaA Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at our Seoul location and for your impressive 10 years of dedication to our company! It's great to hear that you experience a positive and motivating work atmosphere with strong teamwork and collaboration, and that our benefits package supports your work-life balance and overall well-being. We acknowledge your feedback about workload during busy periods. Maintaining high standards while managing demanding schedules is an ongoing balance we strive to achieve. Your perspective as a long-tenured employee is valuable, and we encourage you to continue sharing insights through our annual Employee Engagement Survey to help us enhance work planning and resource management. Thank you for being an essential part of our team's success!
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