High quality likable people. Poor senior leadership and Company direction - Senior Process Engineer Merck Employee Review

2.0
Nov 6, 2014
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Pros

The people I work with daily are great hard-working individuals who do genuinely care about the quality of their work and the product that leaves the door. They understand that the product is for the people of the world and will never sacrifice quality to make an extra dollar. A tremendous amount of data is available from multiple systems that are harmonized. The work-life balance is attainable.

Cons

Senior leadership is more concerned with attaining KPIs and schedule adherence than producing a high quality product that the customer expects. Professional development is lacking compared to it competitors where contributors are placed into positions that they has no experience or desire to pursue without prior knowledge of the transition in some cases. Majority of work day is spent in meetings.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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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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