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      Merck KGaA

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      Merck KGaA reviews

      4.0

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (2,088 total reviews)
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      Kai Beckmann

      76% approve of CEO

      61% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 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
      Jan 24, 2026

      Exciting Place to Work

      Strategy analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      High Standards in work place

      Cons

      Slow progression when starting out

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      Merck KGaA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at Merck in Darmstadt. We're delighted to hear that you find Merck an exciting place to work and appreciate our high workplace standards. Maintaining excellence across our organization is central to our mission and values. We understand your concern regarding career progression in the early stages. Development pathways and growth opportunities are areas we continuously evaluate through our employee engagement surveys (EES) and feedback processes. We would encourage you to give the feedback through the EES survey, and to explore MyGrowth, our platform designed to foster development and internal mobility, which can help accelerate your career progression and uncover new opportunities within the organization. Thank you for recommending Merck in Darmstadt, and we appreciate your continued contributions to our team!
      5.0
      Jan 21, 2026

      Nice company

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A lot learning opportunities and networking opportunities

      Cons

      Cannot transfer to full time employee

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      Merck KGaA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for your positive feedback about your experience at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We're delighted to hear that you found valuable learning and networking opportunities during your time with us. Creating an environment where employees can develop professionally and build meaningful connections is central to our mission. We understand and regret that the transition to full-time employment wasn't possible during or after your tenure with us. If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to join our Talent Zone, as new opportunities may arise that align with your skills and career aspirations - and you know the company already, which is an advantage. Thank you for recommending Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
      3.0
      Jan 20, 2026

      Needs more investment if they want to really retain talent

      Digitalization engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very good global collaboration, good and cheap cafeteria, good 13th salary

      Cons

      No investment in training, lack of standards, slow and difficult raises

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      Merck KGaA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being part of our team in Mexico! We're pleased to hear that you value our global collaboration culture and the benefits we provide, including our cafeteria services and compensation structure. We appreciate your concerns regarding training investment, standardization, and career progression. These areas are important focus points and we would like to invite you to share the feedback through our employee engagement survey and other feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement across our organization. Thank you for your constructive feedback, and we look forward to your continued contributions!
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