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Merck Cuts 204 Jobs in New Jersey Amid $3 Billion Cost-Cutting Efforts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
204
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
204 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck has announced the layoff of 204 employees at its New Jersey facility as part of a significant $3 billion cost-cutting initiative. This decision comes as the company aims to streamline operations and improve financial performance. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort to adapt to changing market conditions and enhance efficiency. The affected positions are primarily in administrative and support roles, reflecting the company's strategic shift in response to economic pressures. This move underscores the ongoing challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies in maintaining profitability while navigating a competitive landscape.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 204 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 70,000 people Merck & Co., Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 40 layoff events at Merck & Co., Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 14,671 employees.

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Merck & Co., Inc.MRK
Healthcare · 70,000 employees
40
EVENTS TRACKED
34K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 30, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 31, 2025