3.0
4 Jan 2024
Current employee, more than 3 years
Boston, MA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
People are learning on the job, which means you can too. The old-school, proud culture emphasizes highlighting small achievements over addressing issues. Many people are well-connected, making it challenging to find your footing if you aren't well-versed in the company culture. Additionally, having connections can facilitate job changes.
Cons
There is a significant presence of upper and middle management with limited experience and qualifications. External perspectives are undervalued and frequently met with resistance, often dismissed with the phrase "you need to learn the Merck way." Management of under-performers is lacking or nonexistent. The culture tends to adhere to old-school academic thinking and is hierarchical.