Sales & Marketing - Sales & Marketing Merck Employee Review

2.0
Sep 16, 2015
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Pros

Autonomy (in field sales) Great *Legacy* Pharmaceutical Company Great Science on products which actually do make it through pipeline Slightly Above Average Compensation Good benefits Highly motivated senior management

Cons

Senior management: "Keep your resume updated" Morale in toilette with constant lay-offs Senior Strategy Exec: "We're shrinking" Declining career and industry growth prospects Dangerously low rate of innovation in R&D - new products revenues will not replace existing/expiring revenues Rather than producing more innovative, cost-effective drugs, the industry has simply increased prices to keep up with inflation sparking outrage. Poor strategy to reignite growth - not a single "big pharma" company in industry has mastered this. Consequently, inability to attract best and brightest because the industry's "golden age" is over

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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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