Location: Rahway, New Jersey.
Based on news reporting.
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 as of June 3, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 70,000 people Merck & Co., Inc. employs.
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