Question 1

Does Novartis pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Novartis?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Novartis?

Accepted Answer

Manager (268), Associate Director (205), Analyst (198), Director (185), Senior Analyst (159), Intern (144), Project Manager (139), Sales Representative (130), Medical Representative (91), Business Analyst (90), Internship (71), Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (69), Senior Manager (64), Scientist (58), Data Scientist (56)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The work life balance is good and a company to look out for in later career" ((in 969 reviews)); "Great Culture Awesome long lasting connections Learned lots while I was there having no Pharma background" ((in 790 reviews)); "Good benefits and  you get to work with very talented and intelligent individuals." ((in 691 reviews)); "great people (managed not so well) and it was used to be much more scientific." ((in 437 reviews)); "Good Salary and Bonus." ((in 380 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"poor management and handling of issues raised" ((in 262 reviews)); "If we are in good managers team... It's the best place to work... Else it's a hell...." ((in 141 reviews)); "Poor leadership that is distant from ground reality due to prolonged TfG/restructuring and it's hangover." ((in 119 reviews)); "Growth opportunity is limited and depends on your team" ((in 60 reviews)); "communicative middle and upper management that displays hubris." ((in 43 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Novartis layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Novartis locations?

Accepted Answer

Buenos Aires, Olivos, Hurlingham

Novartis

Novartis reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Dissappointing and Toxic

neutral

quality company but losing touch a bit with reality.

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Novartis

Novartis reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Novartis

Novartis reviews FAQs