Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,088 total reviews)
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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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5.0
Nov 7, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, benifits and general work environment

Cons

management can be variable and upwards mobility can be slow

4.0
Nov 3, 2025

Company review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a good company to work in, as they encourage internal growth and personal development and can be flexible with working hours.

Cons

Communication across roles/departments may not always be adequate.

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