Does MSD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MSD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MSD. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MSD?

80% of MSD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MSD 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MSD?

Associate Director (81) , Intern (63) , Specialist (53) , Clinical Data Manager (47) , Engineer (46) , Estagiário (41) , Senior Specialist (40) , Associate Specialist (38) , Manager (37) , Sales Representative (36) , Project Manager (34) , Data Scientist (29) , Software Engineer (29) , Internship (24) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (24)

What are the pros of working at MSD according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits typical of mnc" ((in 215 reviews)); "Good culture and focus on developing it's people" ((in 185 reviews)); "Flexible and good work life balance" ((in 168 reviews)); "Great people and fulfilling work" ((in 155 reviews)); "Good salary and that's it" ((in 123 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MSD according to real employee reviews?

"Rare that you find a good manager" ((in 52 reviews)); "No career progression and worklife balance" ((in 28 reviews)); "bad leadership and alot of managment politics." ((in 25 reviews)); "Some office politics rears its head from time to time" ((in 15 reviews)); "Too much politics and depends who you know if you want to progress in career." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about MSD layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MSD layoffs and their outlook for job security at MSD in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MSD locations?

Rahway , West Point , Elkton , Durham , Boston , Lansdale , Rockville , New York , Philadelphia , Saint Louis , North Wales , Gaithersburg , Louisville , Jersey City , Kenilworth , Madison , Newark , West Point , Omaha , Wilson , Dallas , Ireland , South San Francisco , McMinnville , Atlanta , Branchburg , Morristown , New Brunswick , Summit , Whitehouse Station

MSD reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,411 total reviews)

Rob Davis

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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MSD has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MSD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Sep 14, 2021

Amazing people

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, great company working with people who believe in what they are trying to do. I’ve made my best friends here from all the places I have worked. Supportive structure and company really puts people first. Great management team

Cons

Hugely lengthy processes, outdated systems, old school mentality and structure. Can be an exhausting and frustrating system to work in

3.0

Sep 12, 2021

OK company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice benefits like company phone

Cons

Long application and selection process never experienced longer waiting period until decision be communicated, not so flexible to move to different department and learn, not organized well often events get canceled

5.0

Sep 12, 2021

Great bosses! Exciting opportunity

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great bosses Staff are highly empowered and well rewarded

Cons

Better understanding of landscape from global team is required

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