Pros and cons that are common to all big pharma - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
Aug 25, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Scientific excellence truly is encouraged, and there is a support network to continue to learn...if you are chosen. In addition, publishing is also encouraged. The people are good to work with in general, and the benefits are good.

Cons

The company is so large, there are many layers of management, and communication between decision makers, and those "in the trenches" who are affected by decisions is virtually non-existant. Large committees make decisions, rather than empowering individuals intimate with the projects to make decisions.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

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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