Good Company but very political - Anonymous employee Novartis Employee Review

Users say... "The work life balance is good and a company to look out for in later career" "Really striving to have a good culture and to have an open mindset" "Benefits are good and scientists are motivated and talented." "great people (managed not so well) and it was used to be much more scientific." "Good Salary and Bonus." 

Users say... "If we are in good managers team... It's the best place to work... Else it's a hell...." "Poor leadership that is distant from ground reality due to prolonged TfG/restructuring and it's hangover." "Limited growth opportunities; too many levels of approvals to get things done" "Managers weren't very helpful and upper management was too busy protecting their own jobs." "Senior Management busy with initiatives they think are engaging"