Merck Cuts 88 Jobs at Rahway Headquarters
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What we know
Location: Rahway, New Jersey.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Merck & Co. has announced the elimination of 88 positions at its Rahway headquarters. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the organization, although specific departments were not detailed in the announcement. The company has not provided a timeline for when these layoffs will take effect, but they are part of ongoing adjustments to its workforce. Merck's leadership emphasized the need for these changes to remain competitive in the pharmaceutical industry.
Merck & Co., Inc. cut 88 jobs in NJ as of June 3, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 70,000 people Merck & Co., Inc. employs.
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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