Good work-life balance but toxic management and limited growth - Global Medical Lead Novartis Employee Review

2.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Company Culture - Rejuvenation Weeks/Office Attendance ( mandatory days but some flex)/Work Pace Manageable/Work Life Balance

Cons

- Absolutely Zero Meritocracy with growth opportunities &!promotions; certain religious & ethnic minorities massively under represented! - Restructures almost every year. So no chance to grow or learn in role - Below Par Pay, Bonus, and Rewards outside the US & Switzerland - No Loyalty or Appreciation of outstanding work or performance eg no end of year ratings for high performers. - Too many staff operating at cruising altitude - Toxic Managers; Masters of killing you with kindness ( they say all the nice things but rarely mean it)

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5.0
May 16, 2026
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Pros

people are friendly and easy to work with

Cons

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2.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pays pretty well in comparison to similar jobs in the market

Cons

Unstable schedule where you are often asked to come in overnight (1-2 am) regardless of if you have worked the previous day or are off. Basically feels like you're permanently on-call to conduct environmental monitoring. Training is slow. The Micro dept in general is currently understaffed. The job also involves lab work once you are done with your daily environmental monitoring tasks. The work never ceases and the Technicians as a whole has several responsibilities. Promotions seem to come very slowly here.

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