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Merck Begins Layoff Notifications in New Jersey

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

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Department affected: drug research.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co., Inc. has announced plans to lay off employees as part of a strategy to reduce costs by $3 billion. The company is also looking to shed some real estate as part of this effort. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency. The exact timing and locations of the layoffs have yet to be determined, and further details are expected to be released in the coming months.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 6,000 jobs affecting its drug research team.

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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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Merck & Co., Inc..

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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 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 30, 2025