Great place but I felt isolated a lot, manager isn't nice though - Scientist Merck Employee Review

1.0
Jan 28, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

People are nice and around to help if its work-related but I feel isolated in this company. It's a matter of luck if you are assigned a positive manager.

Cons

My assigned scientific and people's manager are condescending and rude. I tried my best to comprehend the matter but they still feel I'm not meeting their expectations. I've interacted with other scientific managers and people's manager and they don't care if my question is repeated or not. There are areas where I lack fundamental knowledge because of working as a lab technician and research assistant and teaching assistant for so many years which I stated during my interview.

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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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