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
5.0
Feb 18, 2026

Productive fun workplace

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Pros

Our company has a positive and enjoyable work atmosphere where employees feel motivated and supported. Teamwork is strong, and colleagues collaborate well to achieve common goals. We also offer competitive benefits that support work-life balance and overall well-being.

Cons

Because we focus on productivity and high standards, the workload can sometimes feel demanding during busy periods.

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Merck KGaA Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at our Seoul location and for your impressive 10 years of dedication to our company! It's great to hear that you experience a positive and motivating work atmosphere with strong teamwork and collaboration, and that our benefits package supports your work-life balance and overall well-being. We acknowledge your feedback about workload during busy periods. Maintaining high standards while managing demanding schedules is an ongoing balance we strive to achieve. Your perspective as a long-tenured employee is valuable, and we encourage you to continue sharing insights through our annual Employee Engagement Survey to help us enhance work planning and resource management. Thank you for being an essential part of our team's success!
5.0
Feb 12, 2026
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Pros

- amazing HQ - lots of benefits (sports, food, kindergarden, ...) - very international, very diverse - great colleagues - good development opportunities - very competitive salaries

Cons

- takes time to get used to big corporate companies - decision-making can sometimes take time

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Merck KGaA Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Graduate Trainee at our headquarters in Darmstadt, and for considering us the top employer in the region! It's great to hear that you value our HQ facilities and benefits, our international and diverse work environment as well as the development opportunities we can offer as a large, global employer. At the same time, processes in a company of 63'000 employees can feel a bit slower than in a small company or startup - and it might take a bit of time to get used to. Nevertheless, we're continuously working to balance thorough processes with operational efficiency. As a current employee, we encourage you to share specific suggestions through our annual Employee Engagement Survey to help us identify areas where we can further streamline processes and "speed up". Thank you for your dedication over the past year and we're excited to see your continued contributions as you grow with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany!
3.0
Feb 11, 2026

Terrible

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Pros

Good entry job but don’t expect to get anything from it

Cons

Bad management always complaining about staff not meeting target but machines are 20 years old and outdated which is more of the problem

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for taking the time to leave a review. We acknowledge your point about the entry-level nature of the role and appreciate that you saw it as a stepping stone. We hope the experience provided a foundation that has served you well since. Your concern about equipment and its impact on day-to-day performance is noted. We understand that having the right tools in place is important for our teams to do their best work, and we take feedback about the working environment seriously as we continuously assess where investment is needed. We wish you all the best in your next role and in your career ahead.
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