A company at cross roads - Anonymous employee Novartis Employee Review

3.0
Dec 22, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Wide presence and leadership in oncology with innovations that transform patients' lives Growth opportunities Huge Pipeline

Cons

Slow decision making process Politics Too protective Losing competitive edges versus other companies in terms of investments

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Cons

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