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Merck & Co. Rahway Initiates Layoffs in New Jersey

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Rahway, New Jersey.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co. Rahway has begun implementing a significant layoff plan, affecting approximately 500 employees in its Rahway facility. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs amid ongoing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the company, although specific departments have not been detailed. This move reflects Merck's strategy to adapt to changing market conditions and enhance its operational efficiency.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.7% 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 23, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 31, 2025