Merck is a decent place to work - Marketing Analyst Merck Employee Review

2.0
Jan 7, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

it is alright if you don't like to work hard. If you put in a 40 hours per week at Merck you won't feel ripped off at the end of the year with your bonus and review.

Cons

For hard workers the pay and incentives are demotivating. If you work extremely hard, 50-60 hours per week you may be very dissapointed at the end of the year as your bonus and salary increase is only slightly higher than if you did not work hard. Also the company is aggressively outsourcing, so people in the twighlight of their careers may not want to move to Merck, for fear of being layed off.

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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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