Novartis reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(9,052 total reviews)
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Vas Narasimhan

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Novartis has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 9,052 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Novartis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
Sep 18, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers competitive salary, benefits and generous time off. The facilities and amenities are fantastic and the company holds campaigns/activities to engage the employees in various activities. Flex time and telecommuting are also allowed but at the discretion of each manager. Lots of employee resource group activities to support diversity and understanding among the diverse employee base. Rewards and recognitions programs in place and LOTS of town hall meetings and communication forums from senior management.

Cons

Employee development not taken serious unless you are in top/key player in company. The company has been undergoing large layoffs. As a result, the remaining employees are overworked and stressed out. Work life balance means working from home in the evenings after putting in a 8 - 10 hour day at the office. Most employees also respond to calls, emails or requests when on vacation.

2.0
Sep 17, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Novartis use to be a great place to work but the culture has changed for the worst. Constant changes, management not supportive and HR non-existent. Pipeline gone and not much promising in near future. Very unethic with customers and their dealings.

Cons

Very unethic with customers and their dealings. Downsizing every 18 months and constant staff changes. No constancty for customers.Pipeline gone and not much promising in near future.

4.0
Sep 16, 2012

cool cultured

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

employee satisfaction, culture, growth , incentives

Cons

as such no downside experienced in novartis

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