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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
Merck Company Culture
Merck Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Merck's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ADiversity
APerks & Benefits
ACompensation
A-Happiness
A-Merck CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rob Davis
77 /100
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Diversity at Merck
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Merck have rated CEO Rating, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Merck
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Merck have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Merck eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
27
Merck employees are 27% more likely to recommend Merck as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 23% | Detractors |
Working at Merck
Working at Merck is rated highly by 513 employees, across various culture dimensions. Merck employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting Merck’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Merck was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Merck
A-
Overall Company Culture at Merck is rated A-
Last updated 14 days ago
Top
15%
Merck ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Merck Employee Reviews
Out of 248 Merck employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Merck improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Merck Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?401k match, pension and retiree healthcare
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting several non-managereal employees who I would potentially be working with
- What makes you most happy at work?Intellecual freedom to solve difficult problems.
Constructive Feedback From Merck Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Give more power to line managers to make decissons more papidly.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?They need to reward performance and remove the current leadership
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Gym benefits, work from home compensation, pension plan
Merck Company Information
Merck Company Overview
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.
Merck was founded in 1891 and its current CEO is Rob Davis. Since its inception 135 years ago, Merck has grown to 74000 employees.
Merck Mission, Vision & Values
Merck Mission Statement
It all comes back to saving and improving lives. We are all inventors here, no matter the role or title. We rise to any challenge in pursuit of better health outcomes. Everything we do, in and out of the laboratory, is based on our deep appreciation for life. That’s the reason we come together across the business with one goal – to help save and improve lives
Merck Vision Statement
Merck will be a formidable force for good in the world.
Merck Values
- Improve life
- Achieve scientific excellence
- Operate with the highest standards of in
- Expand access to our products
- Employ a diverse workforce
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Merck
A healthy planet is essential to human health and the sustainability of our business. We practice environmental stewardship.
| Headquarter | 126 E Lincoln Ave Rahway, NJ 07065 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.merck.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1891 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Jobs | jobs.merck.com/us/en |
| Social Sites |
Merck Competitors
Merck competitors include Viavi Solutions, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Gilead Sciences. Merck ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Merck compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Merck Employees
Merck has 74000 employees. 513 employees at Merck have reviewed Merck across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 14 days ago.
Overall, the 513 Merck employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Merck are pleased with their total compensation at Merck, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Merck are pleased with their team. 513 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Merck are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Merck believe the environment at Merck is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Merck is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at Merck work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Merck are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Merck employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Merck report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Merck have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
85% of Merck employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Merck employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Merck employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Merck employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of Merck employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Merck - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Merck is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Merck employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Merck KPIs and OKRs
At Merck 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Merck's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 Merck employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 11 have said yes.
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Merck CEO & Leadership
77 /100
Merck CEO Awards and Recognitions
Merck’s CEO Rob Davis started in this role in 2021. Rob’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Rob won Best CEOs for Diversity in 2020 specifically for Diversity, making Merck’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Merck’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees in the Legal department, and African American/Black employees. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, employees in the Business Development department, and employees in the Finance department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Merck’s competitors, Rob Davis ranks right above Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato. Under Davis’s leadership, Merck employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Merck could stand to see real improvement.
Merck Leadership
The Merck Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Rob Davis, Independent Director Wendell Weeks, and Independent Director Carlos Eduardo Represas
Rob Davis CEO / President
Rob Davis serves as the CEO / President of Merck.
Wendell Weeks Independent Director
Mr. Wendell P. Weeks has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Corning Incorporated since April 26, 2005 and... read more
Carlos Eduardo Represas Independent Director
Mr. Carlos Eduardo Represas serves as the President of the Mexico Chapter of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce in... read more
Adam Schechter Executive Vice President and President of Global Human Health
Mr. Adam H. Schechter has been the President of Global Human Health and Executive Vice President at Merck & Co., Inc.... read more
Mark E. McDonough Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Mark E. McDonough serves as Senior Vice President of Merck & Co., Inc. and also has been its Treasurer since... read more
Geralyn S. Ritter SVP of Global Public Policy & Corporate Responsibility, Secretary and Assistant General Counsel
Geralyn S. Ritter serves as Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy & Corporate Responsibility, Secretary and... read more
Adele D. Ambrose Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President
Ms. Adele D. Ambrose has been the Chief Communications Officer of Merck & Co., Inc. since December 2007 and has been its... read more
Mark D. Erion Ph.D. Head of Worldwide Basic Franchise Diabetes & Obesity and Vice President
Dr. Mark D. Erion, Ph.D., has been the Head of Worldwide Basic Franchise Diabetes & Obesity and Vice President of Merck... read more
Quentin Roach Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Supplier Management
Mr. Quentin Roach serves as the Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Supplier Management at... read more
Merck Salaries
How much does Merck pay?
How much do people at Merck get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Merck is $122,052, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,990, or $58 per hour.
At Merck, the highest paid job is a Director of Marketing at $269,000 annually and the lowest is an IT Manager at $24,000 annually. Average Merck salaries by department include: Product at $159,561, Marketing at $103,098, Business Development at $158,187, and Communications at $270,029. Half of Merck salaries are above $120,990.
178 employees at Merck rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 547 ratings) while 172 employees at Merck rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 178 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Merck employees include job titles like Developer, Senior QA, Jr Developer, and HR Manager. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from Merck employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $50k | $50k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
$122,052*
Average Compensation
$120,990*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Merck Salaries by City
Merck Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Merck
Diverse employees at Merck score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Merck in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Merck across various culture dimensions.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are not just words – they are the reason we are able to deliver on our promise to invent for life. We foster a diverse workforce where employees feel comfortable bringing their unique perspectives to work.,,But diversity is only half of the story; inclusion is just as important. Inclusion means a sense of belonging. When our employees know they are crucial to our mission, not only will they thrive, but our company will, too.
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Merck Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Merck PTO
Merck's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Merck's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 14% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Merck's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Merck Careers
Merck Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Merck applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Merck has a total of 74000 employees
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Merck on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 61% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 11% | |
Operations | 8% | |
IT | 6% | |
Admin | 6% | |
Other | 8% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 28% | |
|---|---|---|
Boston | 11% | |
Philadelphia | 11% | |
Austin | 6% | |
Bristol | 3% | |
Other | 42% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Merck
What is Merck address?
Merck location is at 126 E Lincoln Ave
Who is the CEO of Merck?
Merck CEO is Rob Davis, their score by employees is 77
What is Merck eNPS?
The eNPS for Merck is 27
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Merck?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 72k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Merck?
The average salaries for Engineering in Merck is 143k
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