Merck truly was a great company till about 10-12 years ago. - Associate Principal Scientist Merck Employee Review

2.0
3 Oct 2013
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Pros

excellent coworkers in MRL, very intelligent, motivated, experienced, etc.

Cons

the ten year downward spiral is accelerating out of control, bench scientists have little confidence in senior management from VP on up, advice and guidance even from high level bench scientists with many years service invariably hits a brick wall. Moral is abysmal. Sounds bitter, but sadly is the truth. Incredible talent, intelligence and experience is being utterly wasted.

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11 Jun 2026
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Pros

Amazing to work and smart people to work around.

Cons

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4.0
2 Jun 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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