Novartis Principal Scientist Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 18 years exp.

₹20 Lakhs - ₹31.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

29% more than the average Principal Scientist Salary in Pharma Companies for 9 - 18 years of experience

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Research & Development Principal Scientist Salary 10 - 18 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Principal Scientist Salary 9 - 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

Last Updated: 19 Jan 2025

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Dr. Reddy's Principal Scientist Salary 12 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 2% less
Pfizer Principal Scientist Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 44% less
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Biocon Limited Principal Scientist Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (162 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr 58% less
Aurobindo Pharma Principal Scientist Salary 15 - 20 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹27.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 30% more
Lupin Principal Scientist Salary 14 - 22 years exp. (55 salaries)	₹19.6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 11% more
Zydus Lifesciences Principal Scientist Salary 12 - 20 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr 2% less
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Principal Scientist Salary 15 - 23 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹39.5 L/yr 22% more
Sandoz Principal Scientist Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹25.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 10% more	1 job opening
Piramal Group Principal Scientist Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr 48% less
Novartis Healthcare Principal Scientist Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹21.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 10% more
Ipca Laboratories Principal Scientist Salary 12 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 44% less
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Principal Scientist salary at Novartis ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹31.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Novartis.

Experience wise Novartis Principal Scientist salaries

Last Updated: 19 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24 L/yr - ₹45.4 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.4 L/yr - ₹45.4 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.7 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹45.3 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr

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Top skills at Novartis for Principal Scientist

Genetics GLP Simulation Data Analysis Troubleshooting Data Analytics Dreamweaver Cash Book Molecular Biology Project Management Analytical GCP Logistics Clinical Trials LAN Networking

Salary related reviews for Novartis

4.2

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

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

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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.

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

Dislikes

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

+1 more

Business Process Excellence Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

5.0

• posted on 03 Oct 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Transparent Salary comparison with market. Learning and growing opportunities. Your voice is counted. Flexi working hours, good management providing regular updates. Supportive seniors.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

Nothing as such in my area of work.

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Novartis Principal Scientist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Scientist at Novartis?

Principal Scientist salary at Novartis in India ranges between ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹31.4 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 18 years. According to our estimates it is 29% more than the average Principal Scientist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Novartis India.

How does the salary of a Principal Scientist at Novartis India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Principal Scientist at Novartis is 29% more than the average salary of a Principal Scientist in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Principal Scientist at Novartis?

Genetics, GLP, Simulation, Data Analysis and Troubleshooting are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Scientist at Novartis India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Novartis to a Principal Scientist in India?

Aurobindo Pharma Principal Scientist Salary - ₹27.5 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Principal Scientist Salary - ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹39.5 Lakhs per year
Lupin Principal Scientist Salary - ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Sandoz Principal Scientist Salary - ₹25.2 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Novartis Healthcare Principal Scientist Salary - ₹21.2 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Principal Scientist in companies similar to Novartis in India?

Dr. Reddy's Principal Scientist Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Zydus Lifesciences Principal Scientist Salary - ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Pfizer Principal Scientist Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Ipca Laboratories Principal Scientist Salary - ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Piramal Group Principal Scientist Salary - ₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Scientist at Novartis in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Scientist at Novartis ranges between ₹1,59,406 per month to ₹1,65,477 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Novartis Principal Scientist salary in India which ranges between ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹31.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 18 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Principal Scientist at Novartis?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Novartis Principal Scientists reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 6 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Novartis Principal Scientist salary in India ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹31.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 14 Novartis latest salaries received from various employees of Novartis.