It is what it is - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Novartis Employee Review

3.0
Dec 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-name recognition -great salary & benefits -long-tenured people -access to resources -effective therapies -diversity

Cons

-high metrics -multiple cross-functional colleagues calling on the same providers -lack transparency -leadership lacks understanding of how healthcare organizations work -antiquated ways of working -performative offerings of support - the expectation is to not be promotional, but move like you're promotional--cold calling offices -their written values don't align with what is exercised

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
May 25, 2026
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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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