Location: Durham, North Carolina.
Department affected: HPV Vaccine Plant.
Based on news reporting.
Merck has laid off 154 workers at its Durham facility as a direct consequence of declining usage of its HPV vaccine. The decision reflects broader challenges faced by the company in maintaining its workforce amid changing market demands. The layoffs are part of a strategic adjustment to align resources with current product performance. This move highlights the ongoing impact of vaccine uptake trends on employment within the pharmaceutical sector. The affected employees were notified of their termination in early October 2023.
Merck & Co., Inc. cut 154 jobs affecting its HPV Vaccine Plant team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 0.2% 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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