good enough until Novartis happened - Associate Director Alcon Employee Review

3.0
Aug 19, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

autonomy, ability to impact standard of care in ophthalmology albeit on a long time scale

Cons

poorly managed, poor communication, non-existent change management business culture, associates are over-burdened, compensation not competitive for OC, minimal long term incentive

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Pros

Benefits, Work Life balance and culture

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Good pay, Excellent Benefits Lots of smart employees

Cons

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