Work in Basel - Project Leader Novartis Employee Review

2.0
May 1, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Salary and the bonus are highly motivating, the R&D pipe is one of the best in the Pharm Industry. We felt accountable for our deliverables

Cons

The worload is too high. There is no time to anticipate the next steps and no time at all for innovation. The work-life balance is not well balanced and the pressure is difficult to support.

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Pros

Pays pretty well in comparison to similar jobs in the market

Cons

Unstable schedule where you are often asked to come in overnight (1-2 am) regardless of if you have worked the previous day or are off. Basically feels like you're permanently on-call to conduct environmental monitoring. Training is slow. The Micro dept in general is currently understaffed. The job also involves lab work once you are done with your daily environmental monitoring tasks. The work never ceases and the Technicians as a whole has several responsibilities. Promotions seem to come very slowly here.

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