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

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
3.0
Jan 15, 2026

good vibe before the change of management team

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nice growth opportunity, global rotation

Cons

low-medium level salary , toxic management,

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Merck KGaA Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience from your time with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We're glad you had positive experiences with growth opportunities and global rotation during your tenure. These are valuable aspects of career development we aim to provide. We're sorry to hear about your concerns regarding salary levels and management dynamics following leadership changes. Your feedback helps us understand where improvements are needed. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
Jan 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High Impact Culture: Raise the bar, Act as the owner, Simplify and act with urgency, 3Ds

Cons

Low compensation and benefits. KPI cascading is not clear

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Merck KGaA Response
5mo
Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you appreciate our High Impact Culture and the principles of raising the bar, acting as the owner, and simplifying with urgency. These values are central to how we work at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. We understand your concerns about compensation, benefits, and KPI clarity. These are important factors for employee satisfaction and performance. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation regarding compensation and KPI expectations with your manager, or share your feedback through our annual Employee Engagement Survey (EES) to help us address these areas. Thanks for recommending us and for your continued contribution to the team.
4.0
Jan 9, 2026

Average

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Good people working there

Cons

- Work life balance at times

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Merck KGaA Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Quality Technician at our Cork facility. We're happy to hear you enjoyed working with your colleagues - having good people around you makes all the difference. We understand that work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially in quality roles where standards and deadlines are critical. We're continuously looking at ways to better support our teams in managing their workload while maintaining the high standards our patients and customers depend on. Your feedback is valuable as we work to create a better experience for all our employees. Thank you for your time with us, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter.
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