Medicine is for the profits. - IT Analyst Merck Employee Review

2.0
19 Jul 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It really is hard to list many. The company's benefits are still fantastic. Some of the locations are nice to work at. The severance packages are still very nice.

Cons

When I joined, Merck was a great place to work. People were proud of their jobs. Today, people get fired as a matter of course. The mission is gone. Morale is horrid. Have you ever worked in a place were more than 50% of people are hoping to get fired for the severance package? You have if you work at Merck. The jobs take over your life. Everybody is on call 24x7 on on my type of job and there are lots of them. Management at all levels continues to make bad decisions based on almost no information. The input of the employees is meaningless

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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
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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