District Manager - District Manager Merck Employee Review

2.0
Nov 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great colleagues, excellent benefits, including medical, 401K, pension when I started. Most managers care about their people.

Cons

Pension will move to cash balance in 2020, medical is now expensive and coverage is lousy. Upper management (CEO, VPs, etc) are milking this company dry. Lay people off but yet CEO collects millions in stock options. Will face patent expiry on many products and will become specialty driven

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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.

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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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