Merck Associate Director reviews

Promotions are rare; Nearly impossible to break the glass ceiling; Not sure if salary matches industry standard. workload.

very process heavy. Company trying to streamline but still clings to heavy process and approvals from multiple levels. No raises beyond cost of living. No in-place promotions. New positions are "hidden" and candidates are favored. I was laid off in an effort to consolidate jobs. I'm not bitter, but as a company, Merck is confused and trying really hard to be all the buzz words; lean, efficient, innovative, blah, blah blah. The goals are so vague and full of CIO speak it's hard to see the real reason you should be doing something. They talk the game but know nothing. Management is too busy covering their own butts.