Does Novartis pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Novartis employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Novartis. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Novartis?

80% of Novartis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Novartis 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Novartis?

Manager (268) , Associate Director (206) , Analyst (198) , Director (185) , Senior Analyst (159) , Intern (144) , Project Manager (139) , Sales Representative (130) , Medical Representative (92) , Business Analyst (90) , Internship (71) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (69) , Senior Manager (64) , Scientist (58) , Data Scientist (57)

What are the pros of working at Novartis according to real employee reviews?

"The work life balance is good and a company to look out for in later career" ((in 991 reviews)); "Great Culture Awesome long lasting connections Learned lots while I was there having no Pharma background" ((in 804 reviews)); "Good benefits and you get to work with very talented and intelligent individuals." ((in 721 reviews)); "great people (managed not so well) and it was used to be much more scientific." ((in 437 reviews)); "Salary is good but not all" ((in 369 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Novartis according to real employee reviews?

"If we are in good managers team... It's the best place to work... Else it's a hell...." ((in 138 reviews)); "Poor leadership that is distant from ground reality due to prolonged TfG/restructuring and it's hangover." ((in 114 reviews)); "Frequent reorganizations and layoffs create uncertainty." ((in 84 reviews)); "Managers weren't very helpful and upper management was too busy protecting their own jobs." ((in 44 reviews)); "Senior Management busy with initiatives they think are engaging" ((in 34 reviews))

What are employees saying about Novartis layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Novartis layoffs and their outlook for job security at Novartis in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Novartis locations?

Buenos Aires , Olivos , Hurlingham

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Novartis reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(9,052 total reviews)

Vas Narasimhan

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Novartis has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 9,052 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

9K reviews

4.0

Jul 19, 2025

Unbossed

Sr manager, finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unbossed culture and fantastic CEO! Servant leadership from Vas.

Cons

Micromanagement prevalent in some cases, despite the unbossed culture.

4.0

Jul 17, 2025

Not bad

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and work life balance are strong.

Cons

Below industry salary, progression is slow

4.0

Jul 17, 2025

Mostly indian company with good benefits

Associate director - it

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and a rewarding bonus structure. It actively promotes an “unbossed” work culture, which empowers employees and fosters autonomy. The flexibility to work 100% remotely is fully supported—there’s a high level of trust, and no one micromanages your schedule or location.

Cons

The organization has undergone significant restructuring, with a large portion of management and operational roles now based in India. This shift has impacted overall service quality and cross-team collaboration, which appears to be declining. Budget constraints are evident—there is no travel allowance, and the work environment feels increasingly siloed, with limited interaction between teams. The fully remote setup further reduces opportunities for social connection and team cohesion. Despite the company’s financial success, ongoing budget cuts are affecting both support levels and innovation in technology. Additionally, the company enforces strict anti-corruption policies that prohibit accepting even minor tokens of appreciation from suppliers (e.g., lunch or branded items), which can sometimes hinder relationship-building. Strategic direction can also be unclear, as some managers lack defined roadmaps for their services, making it difficult to align efforts and plan effectively.

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