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Merck & Co. Announces Layoffs Amid Gardasil Sales Decline

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co. has announced layoffs affecting 500 employees as part of a restructuring plan following a decline in sales of its Gardasil vaccine. The layoffs are set to take place in Kenilworth, New Jersey, where the company is adjusting its workforce in response to changing market conditions. This decision comes amid broader challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, as companies reevaluate their operations and focus on efficiency. The layoffs are expected to help Merck streamline its processes and improve profitability in light of recent financial pressures.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.7% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 500 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Healthcare · 70,000 employees
40
EVENTS TRACKED
34K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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