Worst culture and environment - Department Head Novartis Employee Review

1.0
15 Aug 2022
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Pros

Brand name and that’s it. This is where it ends. There is nothing else

Cons

Mediocre performance is encouraged by all in the name of an inclusive and the ‘Novartis’ culture. The reality is that no one really wants to work here. I have seen politics usually in the senior levels in other companies and not really even at the entry level roles. Everyone is focused on saving their jobs through politics and not merit. The mob mentality and attacking anyone who needs to get work done. There is no structure, no clear defined roles and responsibilities and the culture breeds mediocrity. A very nauseating experience for top performers or people who wish to learn and thrive in a high performing culture.

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5.0
17 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great leaders of the program, Jess and Raf, they still keep in touch with past interns good envrionemnt, had living provided and cahrlie car got very close with other interns (network for life)

Cons

Training was long and the mentors shoudlve done it too some of the departments are clicky and some mentors suck and skip through the training

2.0
25 May 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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