100% Fire Fighting - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
Jul 29, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

People, People, People: Merck Hires The Best and Brightest; People are committed to addressing deviations; Great products that actually save lives.

Cons

On-going re-structuring; very stressed colleagues; expected to work >60 hours; forced ranking during performance reviews; impending layoffs; limited opportunities; highly inefficient business processes. Best and Brightest are not deployed to the best of their abilities.

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Pros

Over my tenure, I had the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and mission-driven colleagues dedicated to improving patient outcomes. The organization provided exposure to cross-functional collaboration, leadership development opportunities, and meaningful work supporting healthcare providers, patients, and community stakeholders. I appreciated the company's commitment to innovation, professional growth, and serving patients through scientific advancement.

Cons

Like many large organizations, priorities and organizational structures evolved over time, which occasionally created uncertainty and changes in responsibilities. Decision-making processes could sometimes be complex due to the size of the organization, and navigating multiple layers of stakeholders occasionally impacted speed and execution.

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