Most demeaning work environment I've experienced - Principal Scientist II Novartis Employee Review

Management leaves a lot to be desired. Lab heads commented that they felt like glorified postdocs most of the time. If you want all your autonomy stripped from you, to constantly have your performance questioned, and be managed by individuals who lack true talent yet keep getting promoted, then this is the place for you. Additionally, poor behavior by colleagues was never truly dealt with when brought to HR's attention. Terrible environment for diversity and inclusion even though Novartis prides itself on this. This is likely department specific but in my department the gender inequality was rampant amongst lab heads and upper management. Overall, the departmental culture was toxic, which ultimately led to high attrition and lack of talent retention.