MSD reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,404 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

MSD has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,404 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).

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2K reviews
4.0
May 5, 2025

Great perks.

Recommend
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Pros

Company does feel like it genuinely cares about it's employees. Leaders are highly approachable.

Cons

Highly conservative culture. Career and pay progression is slow, pay below industry average.

4.0
May 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good employers, great working environment in terms of peers you work with

Cons

Intense, fast-paced environment which may take up your personal time

5.0
May 3, 2025

Empowering Environment with Great People

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive and inclusive culture with smart, mission-driven colleagues. Work-life balance is respected, and there’s room to influence meaningful projects. Leadership is approachable and values feedback.

Cons

The pace can feel slow, especially for those coming from high-speed tech environments.

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