Novartis Software Developer Reviews

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The culture is inclusive, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence The company’s transparent goals foster a sense of collaboration and teamwork, as everyone is working towards the same objectives The company offers great opportunities for employees to get involved in volunteering and outreach programs, making a positive impact in the community

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Collaborative work atmosphere that fosters teamwork and innovation.

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Regular team events strengthen relationships and improve collaboration across departments The company cares deeply about the wellbeing of its employees, offering flexible schedules and the option for remote work to promote a healthy worklife integration

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Innovative projects are driven by a culture of collaboration, where employees are encouraged to work together to achieve common goals Employees are given clear career paths and are encouraged to advance within the organization

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A company that fosters respect, inclusion, and safety, where everyone’s ideas are heard and valued Competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits ensure that employees are well taken care of A great place for freshers to learn quickly, with plenty of opportunities for skill development and career progression

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Achievements are never overlooked Empowering employees to take ownership of their projects and initiatives, encouraging creativity and innovation within a supportive team

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The company encourages continuous learning and offers ample resources to help you gain new knowledge and skills The company is deeply committed to ethical practices and ensures integrity is upheld in all business decisions

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The leadership team truly cares about employees' wellbeing and strives to create a supportive and motivating environment

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The focus is on team success, not on internal competition, creating a cooperative and harmonious work environment No room for office politics here!As a recent graduate, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to start my career The company is invested in its employees' longterm success, providing mentorship and leadership programs

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Comprehensive health benefits that cover a wide range of medical services, including preventive care and mental health support Ample PTO and vacation days make it easy to take time off when needed, without the stress of losing pay

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Leadership consistently provides guidance and support, ensuring team members have the tools to succeed The company emphasizes investing in employees through training programs, ensuring that they have the skills needed to succeed The company's collaborative environment contributes to a balanced workload, as resources from different departments are often shared to meet project goals

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The company hosts yearly celebrations, such as awards nights, where employees are recognized for their hard work and achievements in a fun, engaging way

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The friendly management style creates an environment where employees work together in a supportive and positive way Empowering employees to work autonomously and trust in their ability to complete tasks effectively The emphasis on teamwork has helped me grow professionally

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A flexible remote and hybrid working model that gives employees the freedom to work from anywhere

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The company’s vacation policy is one of the best, allowing employees to recharge and enjoy time off without the stress of limited days Leadership development programs not only help employees grow but also recognize their achievements, promoting a culture of appreciation A diverse team means a variety of perspectives, which leads to more creative solutions and a collaborative environment

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The company’s focus on overall employee wellness includes mental health days, counseling support, and stress management resources The pay package is impressive, and the company offers bonuses, health insurance, and retirement savings options that make it a fantastic place to build your career

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The WLB and learning are very good. If you can prove your worth then you will definitely get good projects and learning.

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The promotions and salary is not good compared to other companies

Work Details

Work policy: You can complete all 11 days from first of the month and then for rest of the days you can do wfh

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Excellent work culture promoting growth and development of expertise in particular area.

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People once worked in Novartis are habituated with working to confined tasks and can't explore work beyond comfort zone. Outside company culture can be disaster for the people associated for long term with Novartis. Once company cuts down the head count, difficult to get another job, due to confined work area knowledge and exposure.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Nothing much only salary is on time as per payroll calendar.

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Late promotion cycles. Promotion and salary hikes are given to people closer to management. Favouritism to department managers play key role here in development

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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The 12 days WFO facility is good.

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The worst part within Novartis is the "Role Impact". Once your role is impacted, the company will kick you out without any redeployement opportunity.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Hybrid policy Cross projects Learning opportunities Work Life balance

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Managers Office politics No growth opportunities Favouritism and biases Middle mangers have ruined company

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Good work culture Good number of leaves. Unlimited sick leaves International travel Employee benefits

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1. Interview process is horrible. Lots of candidates who give interview’s don't hear back even after clearing all the rounds of interview as they are not willing to provide even a basic 20-30% hike. 2. Waste of time to give interview especially in the team ‘Integrated Insights’. I referred two candidates there. These candidates cleared 3 technical interviews but didn’t hear back after HR rounds 3. Appraisals are not at par...Read More

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Work life balance is amazing, tech is good, salary is great, benefits are great, company culture is awesome. Lot of involvement with business stakeholders gives exposure

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Opportunities for growth are less, if someone is pure techie, may get disappointed with the kind of work. Some days pressure is a lot, while most other days are quite breezy.

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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