Novartis reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(9,050 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 9,050 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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9K reviews
5.0
Nov 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive and knowledgeable team members Strong focus on GMP, data integrity, and regulatory compliance Opportunities to learn from cross-functional departments (QA, QC, Manufacturing) Exposure to global quality systems and audits (FDA, EMA, etc.) Well-structured training programs for continuous learning Transparent documentation culture and process orientation Good work-life balance in most teams Collaborative work environment with respect for people Company values integrity, quality, and patient safety Access to advanced digital and analytical tools for operations

Cons

Multiple approval layers can slow down decision-making Workload can be high during inspections and audit periods Limited flexibility in processes due to strict compliance requirements Career progression can take time in certain departments Internal communication could be more efficient between QA and manufacturing teams Frequent procedural updates may cause rework or delays Some processes are overly documentation-heavy

3.0
Nov 9, 2025

Big pharma

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A good work contract package

Cons

A lot of tedious company politics

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