Merck KGaA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,088 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

100% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 3.9 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
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and benefits, location, engagements

Cons

Frequent reorganization, some leadership team not effective, no work life balance in our dept.

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Merck KGaA Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for highlighting the aspects of your experience that you valued, including the competitive salary and benefits, location and team engagements. We are glad these made a positive impact during your time with us. Regarding the perception of frequent reorganization, we understand that periods of change can sometimes feel unsettling. As a comparatively stable, family-owned company with a long-term perspective, we are committed to making thoughtful and deliberate decisions. At the same time, in an ever-evolving global market, adapting our structures and ways of working is essential to staying relevant and competitive — and to continuing to deliver on our purpose for the long term. On the points raised around leadership effectiveness and work-life balance, we take these seriously. Experiences can vary across departments, and we continuously work to ensure that our leaders are equipped to support their teams effectively and that workloads are managed sustainably. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and thank you for your contributions to our company.
4.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good here

Cons

Underpaid from the beginning and the system couldn’t adjust it

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Merck KGaA Response
1mo
Thank you for your review. It is encouraging to hear that work-life balance has been a positive aspect of your experience at our company. Compensation is reviewed within defined processes and market references, and individual situations can depend on role scope, location, and internal frameworks. We would encourage you to discuss your specific case with your manager and HR so it can be assessed transparently. Sharing this feedback through the Employee Engagement Survey (EES) can also help highlight where processes may need improvement.
2.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

In general, the company provides good benefits.

Cons

There hasn't been a change of the leadership in the local office for a number of years.

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Merck KGaA Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're glad to hear that you valued the benefits we offer at our company. As a family-owned company with a long-term vision, we believe in building leadership continuity that supports the sustainable execution of our strategy at both global and local levels. That said, we genuinely value feedback like yours, as it helps us reflect on how we can continue to foster growth, development and engagement across all our sites. We regularly assess our people practices — including leadership effectiveness and career development opportunities — through mechanisms such as our Employee Engagement Survey. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and thank you for your contributions during your time with us.
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