Nice compensation package, but no career development. - Scientific Associate II Novartis Employee Review

2.0
Feb 16, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Good Benefits Good Pay Good place to work if you have a young family

Cons

No career development, especially if you don't have a PhD No project input sought from staff that isn't management. You'll get a raise and a promotion, but your responsibilities will remain the same forever.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Pays pretty well in comparison to similar jobs in the market

Cons

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