Merck reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(6,160 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,160 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Merck 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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6K reviews
3.0
Aug 30, 2010

Merck

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent salary and benefits. Co-workers are great and the work is interesting. NJ/PA sites have on-site gym, daycare, etc.

Cons

Thinks NJ is the center of the universe. Opportunities to grow and move into other positions is limited if you work elsewhere. Frequently jobs go to people they know without even being posted for everyone else.

2.0
Aug 25, 2010

Big Pharma Biotech Investment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

An increased drive to invest in biotech by the big pharmas has lead this career in a positive direction. Good team environment.

Cons

Lack of drive within management to promote and advance employees throughout two large mergers though there were plenty of new hires. Lack of opportunity for training/conferences/education.

3.0
Aug 23, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice chance to work on important projects with solid potential to help real health issues - as long as they affect a large enough population. Generally solid scientists at the bench.

Cons

Management is driven solely by what the latest batch of consultants tell them. By the average scientist, there is very little faith in upper management. too much corporate speak, too little honesty

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