After 27+ years of tenure, and after acquired by Novartis, senior management is ready to cut off employees. - Senior Sales Manager Alcon Employee Review

3.0
Feb 1, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great products, market leading share of market.

Cons

Unrealistic sales goals. Makes it nearly impossible to reach overachievement bonuses. Novartis is a poor parent company. Too many rules against enterprising ideas. They are afraid to make right decisions. They feel safer saying "NO".

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5.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, Work Life balance and culture

Cons

Slow product development cycles and consequently growth

4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable company with people that want to make a difference. Great place to learn about manufacturing practices.

Cons

No clear job roles and the company tries to squeeze work out of lower level engineers.

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