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
4.0
Jan 6, 2026

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and opportunities to advance

Cons

Regular restructuring and changes in management

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Merck KGaA Response
5mo
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you find Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany a great place to work and that you appreciate our culture and advancement opportunities. Your point about restructuring and management changes resonates with us. In order to keep up with faster shifting markets we also need to adapt, organizational evolution is sometimes necessary for business growth, though we recognize the impact these shifts can have on teams and stability. Thanks for recommending us and for your continued leadership contribution to the organization.
5.0
Jan 6, 2026

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good perks and benefits, pay

Cons

Nothing that I felt as a con

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Merck KGaA Response
5mo
Thank you for your positive review and for being part of our Bangalore team! Your appreciation for the perks, benefits, and compensation at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is good to hear. It's encouraging that you haven't found any significant drawbacks during your time with us so far. Your satisfaction is a testament to the environment we strive to create for all our employees. Thank you for recommending us, for your continued commitment and for your positive outlook on the company.
2.0
Jan 5, 2026

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working environment, diverse culture, global company

Cons

lack of long-term strategy, low pay compared to competitors, no room for promotion,

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Merck KGaA Response
5mo
Thank you for your review and for your 5 years working with our Newark team. We appreciate your positive comments about our flexible working environment and diverse culture. These are aspects of our organization that we continue to nurture. We value your honest feedback regarding long-term strategy, compensation, and promotion opportunities. These concerns are important for us to address. We encourage you to share your specific experiences through our Employee Engagement Survey (EES), which helps us identify areas for improvement across the organization. Your direct manager or HR partner can also be valuable resources for discussing career development opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective, which helps us become a better workplace.
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