Nice people - too much focus on metrics - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
May 25, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Stable company, decent pay. I enjoy the people I work with outside of management. Benefits are OK now (they used to be really good)!

Cons

Merck has lost touch with their own employees. We manage to metrics and turn over people like crazy. It is no longer about the medicine - it is about the dollar.

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End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

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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