Not as Fair as I Had Hoped... - Validation Manager Merck Employee Review

1.0
Aug 21, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Large Company; good benefits; opportunity to learn new preocesses

Cons

No opportunity for advancement; when Merck "took over Schering-Plough", they "laid" off extremely qualified people (including myself) without even being interviewed. Merck took their own employees over Schering-Plough employees who had more knowledge and better skill sets. Merck obviously is a very nasty company, that will resort to any means to get ahead. CEO Frazier should be ashamed of himself for driving a company in this manner.

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Cons

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4.0
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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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