In a filing with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Merck said it expects to cut 204 positions at its headquarters in Rahway between February and May 2026.

This marks the second round of layoffs to impact Merck’s operations in New Jersey. In August, the company disclosed it would let go of 58 employees as part of a broader plan to reduce expenses and boost profits.

In a bid to cut costs by $3 billion by the end of 2027, the drugmaker expects to eliminate 6,000 across the company.

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