Great Culture - Associate Director EMD Serono Employee Review

Thank you for your honest and thoughtful review of EMD Serono, the healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We hear you on the challenges around competing priorities and lean team structures — we know these can make execution demanding and stressful, and this is feedback we take seriously. We would encourage you to bring these specific observations to our annual Employee Engagement Survey, where input from leaders like yourself directly informs how we evolve our ways of working. At the same time, we are genuinely pleased that the breadth of learning opportunities stands out as a strength. Creating an environment where curiosity is encouraged and exposure across the organization is accessible is something we are proud of and committed to sustaining. Thank you for your continued dedication — keep up the great work!

Thank you for your dedication and commitment over the past 8 to 10 years, and for taking the time to share your thoughts. It is great to hear that the people and benefits continue to be a highlight of your experience — these are aspects we are proud of and remain committed to. We understand that periods of transformation can create uncertainty and anxiety, and we do not take that lightly. At the same time, it is worth noting that EMD Serono is part of a bigger, largely family-owned group with 61'000 employees worldwide, over 350 years of history and a comparatively stable financial foundation that sets us apart from many others in the industry. The high average tenure across our organization — around 10 years — speaks to the trust our employees place in us, and that is something we deeply value and work hard to preserve. That said, we also recognize our responsibility to carefully monitor market trends and thoughtfully adapt where needed — not for the sake of change itself, but to ensure we remain a strong and competitive company that continues to offer meaningful opportunities to the talented people who choose to build their careers here. We encourage you to share any specific concerns through our annual Employee Engagement Survey, where your voice can directly contribute to how we navigate this period of evolution. Thank you for being such a committed part of our journey — your experience and perspective are truly valued.