Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,091 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

57% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,091 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merck KGaA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Brand and Good Working Environment

Cons

Changes takes time to be seen

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Merck KGaA Response
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Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience. It is great to read that you valued the strong brand and a good working environment. Your point that improvements can take time to become visible is well taken. In a global organization, changes often require alignment across teams and sites, which can affect pace and consistency and may also explain why management experiences can vary. We continue to invest in leadership development and in listening formats such as our Employee Engagement Survey to identify where faster follow-through is needed. We appreciate your contribution during your time with our company and wish you all the best for what comes next.
5.0
Aug 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People oriented, care about people development

Cons

Slow decision making, complex structure

5.0
Oct 2, 2024

reviewing

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance. good benefits.

Cons

So far so good. office near town

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