Avoid if you can - Anonymous employee Novartis Employee Review

1.0
6 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible working hours, convenient location, significantly above market remuneration

Cons

No career development opportunities. You must know someone in key position if you want to progress, otherwise you stand no chance. Job descriptions (and job postings) significantly misleading, overselling the positions

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Pros

Pays pretty well in comparison to similar jobs in the market

Cons

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