Nepotism - Anonymous employee Novartis Employee Review

4.0
Aug 2, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work schedules 401K matching Great pipeline of anticancer drugs

Cons

Difficult to keep abreast of so many internal policy and procedural changes Management positions doled out based on favoritism and not true talent and experience Difficult to advance on chosen career path without knowing the "right people" Culture is built on 'every man for himself' and not teamwork Management seems threatened by those they manage

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