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Merck & Co. Announces Layoffs Amid Gardasil Sales Decline

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EFFECTIVE DATE
May 20, 2026

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at Merck & Co., Inc. since May 2025, including 146 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 31 additional events known from news reporting.

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Merck & Co., Inc.MRK
Health Care · 70,000 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
146
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026