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      4.1

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (6,155 total reviews)
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      Rob Davis

      82% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

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      4.1

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      4.1

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      3.9

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      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,155 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
      1.0
      Jul 3, 2009

      Merck and Large Pharmas Best Days Are Behind Them!

      principal engineer
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      Pros

      I've worked with some of the BEST talent in chemical engineering, analytical research, and process chemistry during my 33+ years at Merck. Merck has a generous benefits package including a defined pension, 401K match, and health benefits. Merck has a 100% tuition assistance program for obtaining advanced degrees. They offer a 2-year PhD program that allows you to go to school full time for two years so you can complete your PhD research thesis. Many rotational assignments are offered so you can move through different working groups and projects to gain "hands on" experience

      Cons

      Merck has not been a growth comapny for over ten years. It sales and revenues continue to fall. Over the last five years 20,000 employee positions have been cut world wide. With the Merck-Schering Plough Merger (4Q2009) an additional 20% of the combined companies head count will be cut resulting in an additiional 20,000+ staff reductions. More cuts and plant closings are planned for 2010-2011.The drug pipeline is weak with several Phase III Compounds being discontinued and NDA's being withdrawn from FDA review. Several key drugs are coming off patent in 2010 and 2012. Many research jobs and drug production is being shifted to India and China.

      4.0
      Jul 3, 2009

      A pretty good place to make a career

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Merck is a company transforming and shedding some bad habits. Sr Mgt is a mixed bag but there's hope for the future as more difficult decisions are made today than in the past and there's greater honesty about performance. Challenge is executive ranks holding themselves accountable. Terrific talent at most levels and compelling mission. You can be cynical about profit margins but you really are part of an organization that is driving improvements in human health. Govt won't be bringing these medicines to the people.

      Cons

      Greatest downside at Merck is the red tape which thankfully is lessening. There's a greater sense of urgency to get things accomplished. Performance mgt is still uneven and that can translate into lack of satisfaction. You just have to be realistic. It's a large org and has all that you'd expect as a result.

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