Merck reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(6,162 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

83% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,162 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
4.0
Jul 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to work on impactful projects at the intersection of science and industry + Excellent facilities, internal seminars for industry research.

Cons

Postdocs may sometimes feel peripheral to the main projects

5.0
Jul 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, 6 weeks total vacation plus holidays, large network, beautiful campus (Rahway), can learn from many incredibly intelligent people.

Cons

Can have a lot of red tape (depending on where you are)

5.0
Jul 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

purpose-driven company with a strong culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Leadership supports growth and flexibility, and the work feels meaningful. Great benefits, smart colleagues, and a mission that truly matters. Highly recommend.

Cons

Demanding, but in the best way

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