From what I gather, these are standalone, triggered by the steep drop in Gardasil sales. Given where things are headed, I'm worried we'll see more layoffs beyond the announced targets. It's terrifying, really, especially with the industry-wide... — read more 

Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential Merck layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

A BioSpace tally indicates recent and planned layoffs from Novo Nordisk, Merck, BMS, Bayer, Pfizer, and Novartis could exceed 39,000 roles worldwide. Cuts span administrative, R&D, and manufacturing sites across New Jersey, Pennsylvania... — read more 

the 6,000 job cuts will take years to implement, probably until 2028, reductions happening in phases and by department. dpt heads are given budget cut targets, this translates into headcount cuts, and then negotiate internally on who to cut and... — read more 

Merck & Co. (Rahway) Location: Rahway, New Jersey Month Posted: August Effective Layoff Date: August 14, 2025 Number of Employees Affected: 58 =THIS MAY BE OLD= Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corporation (Whitehouse Station) Location: Whitehouse... — read more 

I think we might be looking at more soon enough that'll focus more on the rest of us.

I’ve worked at several companies like Merck, and it’s always the same cycle - reorgs every few months, layoffs around every corner. You barely get a chance to find your footing before priorities shift again. Projects I’ve poured months into just... — read more 

They mentioned administrative, sales, and R&D, but I have a feeling that’s not the full picture.

The pressure here has become almost unbearable, and the culture is beyond toxic. Every day is filled with fear and constant drama. It’s exhausting trying to keep up with impossible expectations while watching talented people get pushed out for trying... — read more 

They also haven’t specified any locations.

Merck will reduce its workforce by approximately 6,000 employees in “some areas of our global workforce,” the New Jersey dr-gmaker told Fierce Pharma. The cuts will affect 8% of the company's... — read more 

They’re calling it a “$3 billion cost optimization,” but it’s real people losing their jobs. I’ve been in R&D for 11 years, and we all knew some kind of shakeup was coming. Still, it hurts to know so many talented folks will lose their... — read more 

Will there be any Merck layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Merck laid off around 75 to 80 people in its early research division this week, according to people familiar with the move. The layoffs — representing a tiny percentage of Merck’s overall workforce — came across multiple... — read more 

Merck laid off about 50 people in MRL IT on 2/21. Nobody knows the exact number because of the extreme secrecy around it. People were off payroll on 3/6. MMD will be this month with who knows how many more. They said that there will be continuous... — read more 

39% mean reduction size across 114 biopharma companies is a bad sign for the industry. Some companies, like EQRx, closed the doors. With Big Pharma also having massive layoffs in 2023, the future doesn’t look bright for specialized... — read more 

What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of Merck layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/merck-kgaa-weighs-job-cuts-at-electronics-division-on-market-downturn-a47f7ce2

"A spokesperson for the German pharma confirmed to Fierce Biotech that 133 employees were leaving the company’s Billerica, Massachusetts... — read more 

Almost 2000 employes to be laid off: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-merck-layoffs/merck-to-cut-1800-u-s-sales-jobs-add-960-in-chronic-care-idUSKBN1CP26S

Less than four months after completing its acquisition of Cambridge-based Acceleron Pharma Inc., Merck & Company Inc. is laying off 170 former Acceleron... — read more 

Thoughts? Any Merck layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

When Merck buys a company, what usually happens to employees who are part of the acquired business? I know some layoffs are inevitable, but I'm asking if Merck usually guts the new company or if it keeps most of the employees on, other than any... — read more 

MERCK GLOBALLY GOT RID OF VENDORS SUPPORTING PMO IN JUNE 2021. MERCK IS BREACHING RFP INTERNAL POLICIES SINCE NO RFP WAS ISSUED TO OTHER VENDORS. CIO AND VPs DECIDED TO GO WITH EY WITHOUT INFORMING BY WRITTEN NEITHER COMMUNICATING TO ANY VEDNDORS... — read more 

So I was speaking to a few of my colleagues and one of them mentioned being prepared when layoffs come around sometime in August. I have not heard anything about this and then I see in a thread that another person stated it will happen in August. Is... — read more 

I'm thinking of transferring since I received a nice offer with a decent pay bump but I'm old enough and have enough experience to know that there are other things that are just as important as money when changing a job. And my guess is that here I... — read more 

This thread is for info about potential Merck Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

While other companies are laying off it seems we are safe for now. At least I haven’t heard anything, other than some inconsequential rumblings here and there. But then again, you never know with this company. The last round we had certainly caught... — read more 

What's our next step? What needs to be done?

Do you know how many people work here and how many at the HQ at Kenilworth?

The CIO left the company abruptly a few weeks ago. Does anyone know why?

I'm thinking paying $2.7 billion for the company will result in at least some layoffs for Merck employees to make up for some of that money. I personally don't think there will be a lot of consolidation layoffs, which means that everybody will be... — read more 

I worked at Merck for 10 years...November has become known as Black November in Merck culture...which due to this has become a very toxic and backstabbing environment. Thankfully I have left ,and encourage all the latest slashes to stay positive... — read more 

This is a master thread about Merck Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

1000! Or More? What do you think? I am just guessing.

I usually don't give much credence to rumors, but now I've heard so many about more layoffs occurring before the end of the year (and from different sources) that I'm convinced something big is coming. November seems to be mentioned the most as... — read more 

Well it just got ugly. Durham site layoff of 125+ FTEs in production. This does not include contractors. We know it has started, do we have more info on what else has been hit? What is next on the chopping block? It's really hard to concentrate... — read more 

Merck is restructuring manufacturing and supply network, which means major layoffs will be coming our way in those areas. Just look at the money that's being put aside for "restructuring costs," which nearly always means severances. $500 million just... — read more 

If there are Merck Layoffs in 2019 what departments and positions will be affected the most?