Scientist - Vaccine Development - Scientist Merck Employee Review

1.0
8 May 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Smart people, exciting and meaningful work, good experience in the pharmaceutical industry, stability (depending on the department), nice facilities (West Point)

Cons

Low Compensation for the industry, middle management not properly trained to lead teams, constant restructuring and reorganization, limited pipeline, bureaucratic organization with lots of politics between and within departments, hard to advance and move up, cutthroat and noninclusive culture. There are much better pharma companies who treat their employees better and offer far better opportunities.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
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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
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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