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At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 513

TOTAL RATINGS: 3572

CEO: Rob Davis

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Merck Interviews

Learn more about the overall interview process at Merck from current employees. The majority of Merck employees think the interviews are average and rate their experience a B+ or 76/100. The average employee completed 1 interviews and waited 2-4 weeks for a response.

In general, based on 3572 ratings and 513 employees, Merck has an overall culture score of A- or 75/100. Merck is ranked in the Top 15% of similar sized companies on Comparably. The Design department, the Admin department, and the Engineering department are the most satisfied with their experience at Merck. However, the Business Development department, employees who have been at the company 5 to 10 Years, and the Finance department are the least satisfied.

Interview Sentiment

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Interview Experience

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B+

Merck is in the Top 20% of Similar Size Companies

Culture Score

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A-

Merck is in the Top 15% of Similar Size Companies

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How would you rate the interview process at your company?

Answer	Percent
Applied online	0%
Referral	40%
Recruiter	0%
Other	20%
Networking	40%

How did you get your first interview at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Difficult	3%
Difficult	31%
Average	57%
Easy	4%
Very Easy	5%

How difficult would you rate the interview process at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Did your interview process give you a good representation of the culture at your company?

Answer	Percent
Same day	0%
Within a week	25%
1-2 Weeks	25%
2-4 Weeks	50%
4+ Weeks	0%

How long did you have to wait before you heard a response after your last interview?

Answer	Percent
1	50%
2	25%
3	0%
4	25%
5 or more	0%

How many phone/in person interviews did you have before you were hired at your current company?

Who Ranks Merck's Interview Process the Highest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 79/100

Department - Sales 77/100

Department - Engineering 77/100

Who Ranks Merck's Interview Process the Lowest?

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 47/100

Department - IT 59/100

Department - Operations 60/100

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