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Novartis

4.1
based on 1.6k Reviews

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Company Summary

Novartis operates in the global pharmaceuticals sector, focusing on innovative treatments and addressing critical healthcare challenges through advanced research.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 1.6k reviews
highly rated categories
5% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Company culture, Salary

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
86% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
76% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
89% employees reported
No travel
No travel
54% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
167 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
165 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
143 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
137 employees reported
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About Novartis

Founded in1996 (29 yrs old)
India Employee Count5k-10k
Global Employee Count10k+
India HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Websitenovartis.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we are a leading global medicines company. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. We use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need.

In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. We also aim to reward those who invest their money, time, and ideas in our company.

At Novartis, we use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. Building trust with society with responsibility is a key pillar of the Novartis corporate strategy. 

It defines our approach to managing our key Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance Goals (ESG) and corporate responsibility topics and risks: being part of the solution on pricing and access, addressing global health challenges, being a responsible citizen, and holding ourselves to high ethical standards. We have a long-standing commitment towards Zero Leprosy and Water Neutrality, amongst others.
Mission: Our mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives.
Vision: Our vision is to be a trusted leader in changing the practice of medicine.
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Novartis Ratings

based on 1.6k reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.2

Work-life balance

4.1

Company culture

3.9

Salary

3.8

Job security

3.8

Skill development

3.7

Work satisfaction

3.3

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Novartis is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.6k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Novartis
based on 1.4k reviews
4.1
Rated by 373 Women
Rated 4.1 for Work-life balance and 4.1 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 1.1k Men
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.1 for Company culture

Work Policy at Novartis

based on 151 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
86%
Work from office
12%
Permanent work from home
2%

Novartis Reviews

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Highly Rated for
Work-life balance
Company culture
Salary
Company culture
Skill development
Work-life balance
Salary
Skill development
Job security
Skill development
Salary
Work-life balance
Critically Rated for
Promotions
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Primary Work Policy
Hybrid
86% employees reported
Hybrid
69% employees reported
Work from office
81% employees reported
Work from office
73% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
4.1
Good
rated by 373 women
4.2
Good
rated by 274 women
4.0
Good
rated by 432 women
4.1
Good
rated by 674 women
Rating by Men Employees
4.1
Good
rated by 1.1k men
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Good
rated by 1.4k men
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rated by 5k men
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Job security
3.8
Good
3.7
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Novartis Salaries

Novartis salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 1.6k employees.

Senior Analyst

(401 salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Analyst

(341 salaries)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

Senior Financial Analyst

(173 salaries)
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

Associate Director

(141 salaries)
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₹31 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr

Data Analyst

(110 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr

Business Analyst

(102 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr

Medical Representative

(98 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr

Financial Analyst

(97 salaries)
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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

Senior Specialist

(82 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

Territory Business Executive

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

Novartis News

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Union Budget 2025: Cancer medicines and patient assistance programmes come in for reprieve

HinduBusinessLine | 1 Feb, 2025
Union Budget 2025: Cancer medicines and patient assistance programmes come in for reprieve

Oss-based biotech company Citryll bags €85M funding to fight inflammatory diseases: Here’s how 

SiliconCanals | 10 Dec, 2024
Oss-based biotech company Citryll bags €85M funding to fight inflammatory diseases: Here’s how 

NEST, an initiative by Novartis, invites students, start-ups and incubators to reimagine medicine

Yourstory | 5 Dec, 2024
NEST, an initiative by Novartis, invites students, start-ups and incubators to reimagine medicine

Aurobindo Pharma wins USFDA approval for generic cancer drug

HinduBusinessLine | 5 Dec, 2024
Aurobindo Pharma wins USFDA approval for generic cancer drug

Divi's Lab Clarifies After US Court Paves Way For Novartis' Heart Drug Generic; Share Price Down

Bloomberg Quint | 5 Dec, 2024
Divi's Lab Clarifies After US Court Paves Way For Novartis' Heart Drug Generic; Share Price Down

Novartis Raises Sales Guidance Citing Cancer, Inflammatory Drugs

Bloomberg Quint | 21 Nov, 2024
Novartis Raises Sales Guidance Citing Cancer, Inflammatory Drugs

Meenakshi Priyam takes charge as CHRO, automotive business, Mahindra Group

HRKatha | 6 Nov, 2024
Meenakshi Priyam takes charge as CHRO, automotive business, Mahindra Group
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Novartis FAQs

When was Novartis founded?
Novartis was founded in 1996. The company has been operating for 29 years primarily in the Pharma sector.
Where is the Novartis headquarters located?
Novartis is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It operates in 3 cities such as Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore / Bengaluru. To explore all the office locations, visit Novartis locations.
How many employees does Novartis have in India?
Novartis currently has more than 8,300+ employees in India. Research & Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Novartis based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Novartis have good work-life balance?
Novartis has a work-life balance rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 1,500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 77% employees rated Novartis 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Novartis work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Novartis good for career growth?
Career growth at Novartis is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 23% employees rated Novartis 3 or below, while 77% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Novartis promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Novartis?
Working at Novartis comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 1,500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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