Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,090 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,090 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
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Established company with a great culture

Cons

Change management and finding the right growth opportunities in a large organization.

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Merck KGaA Response
1mo
Thank you for recommending our company and for emphasizing the culture and stability you experienced. Your feedback on change management and identifying the right growth opportunities in a large organization is well taken. We know that navigating options can be challenging at scale, which is why we continue to strengthen transparency around internal roles and development paths, including through MyGrowth and regular career conversations with managers and HR. Thank you for your contribution during your time with us, and we wish you continued success in your next chapter.
4.0
Mar 8, 2026

Great for development

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.
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