Solid to the point of turgid. - Anonymous employee Merck Employee Review

3.0
Jul 7, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lovely people who care about the science and medicines created. There is a genuine push for a more diverse workforce and benefits are decent.

Cons

Senior leadership are stuck in a mindset from 20 yrs ago and are unable/unwilling to change. Decisions are still very top down and empowerment for people is always hard fought. There is little consideration for flexible working and you still seem to have to be seen physically to validate your contribution. I don't consider it a progressive environment to work and it's anti innovation in IT despite most of the teams desperately calling for modernization

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Pros

Pension plan is great with high proportion

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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