Great or terrible place to work depending on where and for whom - Director Merck Employee Review

3.0
Jan 5, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great near term growth thanks to Keytruda, ability to learn a lot on the job, facilities outside of PA/NJ can be good to work for if you happen to be at a facility with a dynamic plant manager, benefits are very good, some good decisions on acquisitions have been made, line employees generally well trained and care about doing a good job.

Cons

Can be uptight and hierarchal, refuse to prioritize in some areas despite calls from CEO to do so, leading to confusion about how to get EVERYTHING done, some openly unethical senior managers that are allowed to remain in role, culture of punishment versus learning from mistakes, very old school style of management with diversity and inclusion “bolted on”, creating and obvious but weak effort to try to be an employer of choice, haven’t figured out how to retain millennials mostly because senior leadership won’t take advice from experts.

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Pros

End of the year shutdown which includes paid time off

Cons

The con for me at the time was that I had to relocate which wasn’t possible

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Over my tenure, I had the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and mission-driven colleagues dedicated to improving patient outcomes. The organization provided exposure to cross-functional collaboration, leadership development opportunities, and meaningful work supporting healthcare providers, patients, and community stakeholders. I appreciated the company's commitment to innovation, professional growth, and serving patients through scientific advancement.

Cons

Like many large organizations, priorities and organizational structures evolved over time, which occasionally created uncertainty and changes in responsibilities. Decision-making processes could sometimes be complex due to the size of the organization, and navigating multiple layers of stakeholders occasionally impacted speed and execution.

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