Novartis Drug Safety Associate Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 3 years exp.

₹2 Lakhs - ₹5.7 Lakhs

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Hetero Drug Safety Associate Salary 1 year exp. (6 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.7 L/yr 52% less
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Alkem Laboratories Drug Safety Associate Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr 13% less
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Dr. Reddy's Drug Safety Associate Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr 8% less
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Drug Safety Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 58% more
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Teva Pharmaceuticals Drug Safety Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr 2% less

Drug Safety Associate salary at Novartis ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 3 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Novartis.

Experience wise Novartis Drug Safety Associate salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr

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Team Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance is good for most of the teams. Good perks like pat leave is 6month, relaxed leave policy.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

No scope to learn something new or ground breaking. Pay is below industry standards. Every 2-3 years they keep changing the process or team structures.

Clinical Data Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Research & Development Department

5.0

• posted on 19 Oct 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

One of the great places to work and also the work life balance is well established. Company policies are good, culture, vision, people, learning, fun. Overall Novartis is complete package of life and happiness.

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

Company could increase the pay as per the market value. Hikes received are less comparetively

Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Contractual

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

1.0

• posted on 07 Dec 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

only learning i liked about Novartis.

Dislikes

... even bother to look after employee complains. absolutely extinct department. 7. managers will call personally and ask employees to work on saturday and sundays without any extra pay. 8. they retaliate against external/ contractual employee if not listening to them. 9. raising against management with valid issues is not taken seriously. Overall -SCM is the worst department to work.

Salary - Bad

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Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 02 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Data Steward in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 24 May 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Excellent

+3 more

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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.

Skill development - Poor

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Novartis Drug Safety Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Drug Safety Associate at Novartis ?

The average salary of a Drug Safety Associate at Novartis in India typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 3 years).

The top 10% of Drug Safety Associate at Novartis earn more than ₹5.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.7 Lakhs per year. Drug Safety Associate Salaries at Novartis can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 7 Novartis employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Drug Safety Associate at Novartis in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Drug Safety Associate at Novartis in India typically ranges from ₹31,252 to ₹32,548 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 3 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries received from various employees of Novartis. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Novartis for Drug Safety Associate in India?

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Viatris	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Pfizer	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
Novo Nordisk	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Novartis, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Drug Safety Associate in companies similar to Novartis in India?

The salary of a Drug Safety Associate at companies similar to Novartis in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Teva Pharmaceuticals	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year
Dr. Reddy's	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
Alkem Laboratories	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
Ipca Laboratories	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
Aurobindo Pharma	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Drug Safety Associate at Novartis in India?

The salary growth for a Drug Safety Associate at Novartis depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Drug Safety Associate can expect the following growth trajectory at Novartis:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Novartis Drug Safety Associate salary in India ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Novartis latest salaries received from various employees of Novartis.