Merck Reviews

Pros

Merck is a well know, innovative organization that puts patients first.

Cons

Hard to get support from upper management

Pros

Some of the best reasons to work for Merck is the competitive pay, the benefits, and the culture here at the site.

Cons

Some of the cons of working for this site is the long hours, the lack of communication from upper management

Pros

The people at Merck is excellent. Pay is pretty good, and benefits are good as well. Time off and flexibility is above average

Cons

career advancement opportunity is currently limited. It takes a lot to get promoted. Recent layoffs and job cuts have left too many applying to too few openings

Advice to Senior Management

Senior management should take a critical look at middle management to see if they are carrying out the vision. Often times there are too much talk at Merck and not enough action

Pros

Good compensation, good resources, good support. People are supportive of your work and there is definitely a collaborative atmosphere there.

Cons

In recent times, scientific jobs have become very unstable due to out sourcing so there are constant worries regarding job security.

Pros

The access to different technology and equipment is outstanding. The resources to the technology is fair. There are many great scientist to interact with and learn from.

Cons

There is limited opportunities for employees to seek out and look for personal and professional growth. The merit raises are very minimal and healthcare and hire to retire benefits are constantly changing.

Pros

The pay, the mission, the science are all amazing, and I consider myself lucky to be given the opportunity to work among so many talented individuals.

Cons

Management, through the over-use of outsourcing, is making what used to be a highly enjoyable and rewarding job much less so. Not only have we been letting go fantastic colleagues, but those with the resources to quickly move on (e.g. the really talented and engaged people) have been leaving steadily on their own... leaving behind "management types". It's a real shame, and I feel like the heart and soul of Merck is gone.

Advice to Senior Management

My advice would be to give up central control of the company, particularly R&D. Centralization of the bureaucracy is paralyzing and leads to strict mandates that can debilitate research. We have become orders of magnitudes less flexible.

Pros

Great location that offers a wonderful cafeteria and workout gym place. You see many people running around the place. Whole area covered in solar panels. Overall, nice office and great looks.

Cons

Horrible management team. People know nothing and have no clue on what they are talking about. Seems like some dumb nut hired the managerial force.

Pros

Good working environment and good research

Cons

No promising career development and promotion

Advice to Senior Management

Focus on products, which are promising to be deliverable. Make right decision instead of following others.

Pros

Customer focus and strategy for long term growth. Salary and benefits are competitive. Focused on areas to win.

Cons

Consolidation of company as merger continues. Uncertain about individuals futures but this is an industry phenomenon as well.

Advice to Senior Management

Stay the course and manage the business for the long term.

Pros

Great benefits, rewarding challenges, culture, six sigma, learning, collaboration. Opportunities for promotion exist for effective and hard working employees who can make an impact.

Cons

Levels of management to approve changes, some processes can be streamlined and simplified, eliminate duplication of effort, celebrate milestones, accomplishments more often

Advice to Senior Management

Continue to challenge current processes, communicate communicate communicate.
Enable more input from the shop floor, create an environment where employee contributions are heard and valued.