Novartis reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(9,053 total reviews)
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86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Novartis has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 9,053 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Novartis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutique et biotechnologie industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
Jul 29, 2025

Great place to work at

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good team, steady work, no panic.

Cons

Poor systems integration of systems, doesn't handle updates well, users don't know how to use KB system/ don't have sufficient rights to self service problems.

5.0
Jul 29, 2025

N/A

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Everything is a pro at novartis

Cons

Nothing is a con at novartis

5.0
Jul 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Novartis is a leading global healthcare company. Its innovative drug development processes, its commitment to R&D, and its ethical corporate structure distinguish it. The development opportunities it offers its employees and its inclusive corporate culture make it an exemplary organization.

Cons

I don't have much of a negative experience, but maybe I can say the hierarchical structure is quite rigid, and it's difficult to say that employee opinions are considered in decision-making. Communication breakdowns with upper management are common.

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