Tough to advance, but overall good company to work for. - Systems Analyst Merck Employee Review

4.0
Dec 17, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great educational opportunities, great benefits, good work/life balance policies. The opportunity to be part of developing new drugs that meet the public need is appealing. The people who work there are highly educated and most people are very competent at what they do. There are many opportunities for social networking through special interest groups.

Cons

difficult to advance careeer path without a powerful manager to advocate for you, bonus structure highly subjective, low pay scale,

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5.0
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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

Cons

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4.0
Jun 2, 2026
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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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