Think Five Times Before You Accept A Job Here - Anonymous employee Novartis Employee Review

1.0
9 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Millions of CHFs are set aside for programs that are relative to today's job market, and work place. Compounds are beautiful with lots of places to eat on campus. Higher salaries. Produces life saving products. Marketing team might be good at marketing.

Cons

Too many layers of management that relevant programs are not trickled down to other levels besides top management. Pay for performance are antiquated and favors the top staff, since they are in the position to say who performed well or not. New blood are brought into the company, but ideas are knocked down. Lots of time are spent in meetings, so who has time for creativity. Too much change in management as most just come in for a quick spin and to go to another company for salary negotiation. You only climb the ladder if you have a sponsor as this has nothing to do with your capabilities. Money is wasted on duplication of effort. Be careful as there is a high rate of burn-out.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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