Merck KGaA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,088 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

100% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merck KGaA 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
Mar 16, 2026

Overall good experience

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting projects, little to no micromanagement, helpful people, remote work.

Cons

Corporate structure and processes, low salary raises, sometimes chaotic decisions.

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the 4-star rating. Interesting projects, a culture of trust and autonomy, supportive colleagues, and remote flexibility are all things we care deeply about building — so it's rewarding to hear it is resonating with you. Compensation is something we continuously review against market benchmarks, and we acknowledge there is always room to further improve. Regarding what can sometimes feel like chaotic decision-making: what may at times appear as sudden shifts are often deliberate responses to a rapidly changing market environment. In an increasingly volatile landscape, the ability to anticipate and adapt is something we consciously work to build into how we operate — even when that means moving quickly in ways that aren't always immediately transparent to everyone. We are equally aware that bringing our people along on that journey, and communicating the "why" behind decisions, is something we remain committed to improving further. As a current employee, we encourage you to use our annual Employee Engagement Survey to share your specific experiences and ideas — this is one of the most direct ways your voice shapes how we evolve. Thank you for your continued energy and commitment to our company.
4.0
Mar 8, 2026

Great for development

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Diverse project work Learning and development Opportunities for growth

Cons

Under market pay Heavy workload Transformations and leadership changes undergoing across all sectors

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Merck KGaA Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we genuinely appreciate it. It's great to hear that you're finding value in the diversity of project work, the learning and development opportunities, and the opportunities for growth within our company. These are areas we invest in deliberately, and it's encouraging to know they are making a real difference for you. While we continuously benchmark our compensation practices against the market, we acknowledge that there is always room to evaluate and improve. On workload and transformation, we understand that navigating a fast-paced environment while simultaneously adapting to market shifts can sometimes feel demanding. We are also proud that recent leadership transitions have seen internal talent recognized and promoted, which reflects our genuine commitment to developing leaders from within. We encourage you to use our annual Employee Engagement Survey to share specific proposals and feedback, as this is one of the key channels through which we gather insights and drive meaningful change. Thank you again for your honest and balanced review. We encourage you to keep contributing your energy and ideas — voices like yours help shape our company.
5.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance HMO, Life insurance, Retirement plan, generous in bonus plus yearly appraisal

Cons

Limited growth in the IT industry if you are in the Philippines.

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Merck KGaA Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience as a Business Process Consultant at our Manila location and for your dedication to our company. We're pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your recommendation. We wish you all the best for your professional future!
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