Short term thinkers - Sales Representative Novartis Employee Review

3.0
Sep 3, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and benefits equal to most in pharma (minor differences). Large geography for specialty territories.

Cons

Short term goals, patent cliff, de-emphasis on R&D and continued layoffs. Losing your "brain power" for pipeline development seems risky for the long run. Mergers and acquisitions seldom are relief for ailing products and morale.

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Cons

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Pros

Pays pretty well in comparison to similar jobs in the market

Cons

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