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Merck to Lay Off 163 Employees in Northumberland County

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
163
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
163 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Northumberland County, PA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co., Inc. has announced that it will lay off 163 employees at its facility in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations. The company has indicated that these job cuts are necessary to adapt to changing market conditions and improve efficiency. The affected employees will receive support during the transition, but specific details regarding severance packages have not been disclosed. This decision reflects broader challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry as companies adjust to evolving demands and economic pressures.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 163 jobs 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 163 jobs in Riverside, PA. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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