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      Most demeaning work environment I've experienced - Principal Scientist II Novartis Employee Review

      1.0
      Jun 15, 2021
      Principal scientist ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The science was fun and the work was meaningful and for a good cause. Immediate lab mates were fun to work with and there were some great colleagues with enormous talent.

      Cons

      Management leaves a lot to be desired. Lab heads commented that they felt like glorified postdocs most of the time. If you want all your autonomy stripped from you, to constantly have your performance questioned, and be managed by individuals who lack true talent yet keep getting promoted, then this is the place for you. Additionally, poor behavior by colleagues was never truly dealt with when brought to HR's attention. Terrible environment for diversity and inclusion even though Novartis prides itself on this. This is likely department specific but in my department the gender inequality was rampant amongst lab heads and upper management. Overall, the departmental culture was toxic, which ultimately led to high attrition and lack of talent retention.

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      Thank you for your comment. We are sorry to hear of your experience and take all comments of abuse, bullying, discrimination or harassment seriously and as such have passed this information to the Novartis SpeakUp Office (formerly the Business Practices Office (BPO)). We recommend you also contact our SpeakUp Office directly via http://www.speakupnovartis.ethicspoint.com/ if you have any additional information to share. Novartis strives to create a safe and fair environment for all its associates and thank you in advance for sharing any additional information with us.

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