Downhill after Novartis purchase - Anonymous employee Alcon Employee Review

2.0
May 9, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay and benefits are pretty good

Cons

Since Novartis take over R&D has been crippled

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Cons

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