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Merck & Co. Rahway Announces Layoffs as Part of $3B Cost-Cutting Strategy

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What we know

Location: Rahway, NJ.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co. Rahway has announced a significant cost-cutting initiative amounting to $3 billion, which includes layoffs as part of its restructuring efforts. While specific numbers of employees affected have not been disclosed, the company is expected to implement these layoffs as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce expenses. The announcement comes amid ongoing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, prompting Merck to reassess its workforce and operational efficiency. Details regarding the timeline for these layoffs and the specific departments affected have yet to be revealed.

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

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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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