Good Benefits, decent pay, ok culture - Anonymous employee Novartis Employee Review

4.0
Oct 13, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There benefits seems to be in a good spot with good insurance, 6% 401k, etc. They still allow hybrid working and generally are flexible as long as the work isn't impacted

Cons

Recently took away most peoples ability for stock bonuses aside from higher grade levels, not a big emphasis on manager meetings/ career development

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Pros

Excellent benefits, competitive salary, and great (manager-dependent) work-life balance. Generous amount of vacation time (and a month long sabbatical after 6 years)!

Cons

Experience is very manager dependent and there tends to be discrepancies between groups for treatment, raises/promotions, etc. Higher management is very disconnected to what the day-to-day tasks of scientists looks like, leading to unrealistic expectations. In a scientific role, promotions come quickly in the first few years but then there is a plateau and steep requirements thereafter.

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