Can be great but a very changing field. - Senior Hospital Sales Representative Merck Employee Review

3.0
Jun 14, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The pay was very good and benefits were excellent. I was promoted 4 times in 8 years with a pay increase every year. Training was long and extensive. Your manager can make the job a lot more enjoyable if he or she is good. Opposite is also true.

Cons

Tons of layoffs. They bragged about never laying off anyone when I was hired and preached at meetings about how it paid to stay due to their pension plan - despite lower pay than some competitors. I was laid off last year but it really is just an industry wide trend. Access to providers is also becoming more and more limited.

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5.0
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Pros

Great benefits package for employees

Cons

Salary is below market average

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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