Be Careful - Principal Scientist Novartis Employee Review

2.0
Nov 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Novartis undoubtedly employs some very intelligent people. They're also involved in some interesting and innovative projects. Pay and benefits are among the best in the business sector.

Cons

Management style is very top-down and controlling with an attitude of "do as I tell you - or else!" The company is very dysfunctional; information is often difficult to find and departments are discouraged from interacting with each other. Mandatory meetings frequently held at impractical hours.

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5.0
Apr 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great leaders of the program, Jess and Raf, they still keep in touch with past interns good envrionemnt, had living provided and cahrlie car got very close with other interns (network for life)

Cons

Training was long and the mentors shoudlve done it too some of the departments are clicky and some mentors suck and skip through the training

5.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good company and culture in general

Cons

Constant reorganization and lay offs make ppl anxious

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