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Merck Plans Job Cuts Due to Weak Demand for Gardasil in China

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
6,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~8.6%
6,000 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck is planning to cut jobs and reduce costs in response to weak demand for its Gardasil vaccine in China. The company has indicated that these layoffs are part of a broader strategy to address declining sales and improve operational efficiency. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the decision reflects ongoing challenges in the market. Merck's actions highlight the impact of fluctuating demand on its workforce and operational plans.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 6,000 jobs.

That is roughly 8.6% 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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