Merck reviews

Lack of communication between departments and divisions, very diffiicult to move around or gain career experiences within the research laboratories, lack of direction from executive management, projects are cancelled and re-started every other year it seems, extremely low morale, especially in the research labs

Merck has lost most of it's panache. It used to be rather prestigious to be a Merck rep. It no longer is. Merck has had legal trouble, which lost them a lot of respect and trust. They have also had trouble with products in the media (negatively). They have had 3 or 4 layoffs in as many years. Management moves around a lot. The purchase of Schering Plough resulted in a big layoff in spite of employees being told most of the layoffs would come from the Schering side. The year prior to the purchase was riddled with unkept promises. Overall, it is not very safe to be a pharma rep these days, for any company. Downsizing is a way of life for them all. Merck, as well as other pharma companies, are hiring third parties to decide how the cuts will be made. There is no consideration of tenure or performance. They are cutting based on geography, and the position you hold. Do not expect loyalty for a job well done.