Gets in its own way. - Director Merck Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People try, hopeful for change, but management isn't equipped to enable it. (and that's my "pro")

Cons

Merger with Schering-Plough after 5+ years is still lingering with an "us"/"them" perspective. For new employees, beware of the "this is how we've always done it" approach, even though management purports the opposite. Proof that just because it's in a powerpoint deck doesn't make it so.

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Pros

Good employer that values employees

Cons

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

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