Is Merck a good company to work for?

Merck has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 8,197 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Merck to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Merck have been left by employees working as Co-Op , Intern and Internship .

Does Merck pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Merck employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Merck. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Merck?

82% of Merck employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Merck 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merck?

Associate Director (237) , Director (193) , Intern (171) , Senior Scientist (165) , Sales Representative (117) , Scientist (94) , Associate Principal Scientist (93) , Senior Specialist (92) , Project Manager (88) , Manager (86) , Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative (59) , Specialist (59) , Associate Specialist (58) , Operations Manager (51) , Business Analyst (49)

What are the pros of working at Merck according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good (middle of road for pharma) Great when compared to other industries" ((in 758 reviews)); "There has been some really great people that have worked in Durham but many have left." ((in 520 reviews)); "Working in maintenance the work can have pressure at times but overall has a good work/life balance." ((in 333 reviews)); "Pay was good and the year end bonus was nice." ((in 307 reviews)); "The culture was great and very inclusive" ((in 282 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Merck according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management; lack of trust between management and reps" ((in 230 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 148 reviews)); "Merck discovered this ticket and Manager Y and his/her boss called to discuss with me." ((in 113 reviews)); "upper management seems confused; jobs get eliinated" ((in 81 reviews)); "Poor leadership and talent management" ((in 76 reviews))

What are employees saying about Merck layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Merck layoffs and their outlook for job security at Merck in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Merck locations?

West Point , Rahway , Kenilworth , Durham , Philadelphia , North Wales , Boston , Elkton , Lansdale , Whitehouse Station , Summit , New York , Newark , South San Francisco , Los Angeles , Cambridge , Millsboro , Wilson , Whitehouse , Branchburg , Jersey City , Charlotte , Madison , Raleigh , Chicago , New Brunswick , Elkhorn , Washington , Houston , San Francisco

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4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(6,177 total reviews)

Rob Davis

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,177 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Merck 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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1.0

Oct 19, 2013

Buying Schering Plough Major Mistake

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The MERCK culture was incredible!!!!

Cons

When Merck purchased Schering Plough they allowed a change in their conservative culture and overall company values. ALL Merck reps and managers should have been retained. Instead they went with a 50/50 split. BIG MISTAKE!!!!

1.0

Oct 19, 2013

voluntarily LEFT AFTER almost 15 years

Anonymous employee

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Pros

There are none left- it was a great place.. before the current leadership team.

Cons

Poor Senior leaders who restructure ever year? WHY ? What are they looking for? Why are they are NEVER held accountable for their prior actions that they quickly abandon in under a year. There is also a big "boys network" and females are systematically being pushed out- Oncology is a good example

1.0

Oct 18, 2013

Lost its way - compass broken

Director

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Pros

Conscientious, intelligent colleagues who work hard with little direction / guidance. Depending on the specific leader, good work-life balance and flexibility. Good facilities.

Cons

Leadership is lost in the forest. Merck is going the way of Chrysler and will cease to be a top tier player in the competitive pharma world. Shameful what Merck did to the proud and productive Schering-Plough.

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