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Merck & Co. Announces Layoffs of 6,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
6,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~8.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
6,000 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co. has announced the layoff of 6,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. This decision comes in response to ongoing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry and aims to enhance the company's long-term competitiveness. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments across the organization, although specific locations and departments have not been detailed. The company is taking these measures to better align its workforce with current market demands and operational needs.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 6,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

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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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 31, 2025