Unqualified senior leadership - Director Novartis Employee Review

2.0
May 28, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits. Summer hours and Christmas break are nice. Solid company financially. Travel business class regardless of level.

Cons

Senior managers (SVP level) are amateurs trying to act like brilliant business strategists. Promotions and opportunities are based on how much you kiss up to those "brilliant strategists". They are like a wolf pack and frequently turn on their own members.

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Pros

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Cons

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