Mother Merck no Longer Exists - Associate Scientist Merck Employee Review

2.0
31 Jul 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours in certain fields and few restrictions on scientific resources to do very interesting science.

Cons

The annual salary increases are actually below COL therefore each year you actually receive a decrease in pay. Corporate rhetoric claims they offset this with bonuses. Salary deference between starting PhD (0 yrs industry experience) and people with 5+ yrs experience is in tens of thousands. Use Merck for a couple years to put on your resume and then move quickly if you don't get laid of during a "reorg."

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5.0
20 Jun 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.

4.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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