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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals discovers, designs and develops therapies for the treatment of diseases in the areas of autoimmunity and cancer. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 3

TOTAL RATINGS: 128

CEO: Richard Peters

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Company Culture

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.0/5

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals' Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Perks & Benefits

B+

Manager

Professional Development

Retention

B-

Executive Team

C+

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Richard Peters

50 /100

Diversity at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals

N/A

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Women at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals

N/A

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals 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?"

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Recommend to a Friend?

-34

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals employees are -34% more likely to recommend Merrimack Pharmaceuticals as a great place to work

33%	Promoters
0%	Passives
67%	Detractors

Working at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals

Working at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Merrimack Pharmaceuticals’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals

C-

Overall Company Culture at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is rated C-

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35%

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Company Information

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Company Overview

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals discovers, designs and develops therapies for the treatment of diseases in the areas of autoimmunity and cancer.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Mission, Vision & Values

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Mission Statement

To transform cancer care through the smart design and development of targeted solutions based on a deep understanding of cancer pathways and biological markers.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Vision Statement

A world where all cancer patients and their families live fulfilling lives.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Values

Passionate
Outthinking
Commitment

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	One Kendall Square, Suite B7201 Cambridge, MA United States of America
Website	www.merrimackpharma.com
Founding Date	2000
Tel	(617) 441-1000
Company Status	Public
Stock	MACK

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Competitors

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals competitors include Juno Therapeutics. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Merrimack Pharmaceuticals 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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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Employees

3 employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals have reviewed Merrimack Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 3 Merrimack Pharmaceuticals employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals are not very pleased with their total compensation at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals are generally satisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals believe the environment at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Merrimack Pharmaceuticals - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Employee Onboarding

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Merrimack Pharmaceuticals' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Merrimack Pharmaceuticals employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals CEO & Leadership

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals CEO - Richard Peters

50 /100

Richard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Richard in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Richard Peters’s employees rank Merrimack Pharmaceuticals in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 25% for Manager, and in the Top 35% for Professional Development. When compared to Merrimack Pharmaceuticals’s competitors, Richard Peters ranks below Juno Therapeutics CEO Hans Bishop.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Leadership

The Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Richard Peters, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer Jean Franchi, and Founder Gavin MacBeath Ph.D.

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Salaries

How much does Merrimack Pharmaceuticals pay?

How much do people at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is $98,163, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,698, or $46 per hour.

At Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $288,965 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,581 annually. Average Merrimack Pharmaceuticals salaries by department include: Product at $137,090, Finance at $63,140, Design at $82,029, and HR at $96,298. Half of Merrimack Pharmaceuticals salaries are above $96,698.

3 employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 3 employees at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $62k	$62k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $79k	$79k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $93k	$93k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $187k	$187k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $271k	$271k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $312k	$312k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $373k	$373k	100th Percentile

$98,163^*

Average Compensation

$96,698^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

Work From Home Policy

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals PTO

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	100%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	100%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Merrimack Pharmaceuticals applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved, 13% certified-withdrawn, and 13% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Merrimack Pharmaceuticals after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

75% Granted (6 out of 8)
0% Denied ( out of 8)
13% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 8)
13% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 8)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Merrimack Pharmaceuticals on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	33%
	Executive	17%
	Finance	17%
	Sales	17%
	Business Development	17%

Candidates By Location

	Boston	50%
	Washington	17%
	Clifton Park	17%
	Nashua	17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Merrimack Pharmaceuticals

What is Merrimack Pharmaceuticals address?

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals location is at One Kendall Square, Suite B7201

Who is the CEO of Merrimack Pharmaceuticals?

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals CEO is Richard Peters, their score by employees is 50

What is Merrimack Pharmaceuticals eNPS?

The eNPS for Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is -34

What is the salary for Data Scientist in Merrimack Pharmaceuticals?

Data Scientist average salary in the US is 130k

What are the salaries in the IT in Merrimack Pharmaceuticals?

The average salaries for IT in Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is 101k

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