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Novartis Company Culture
Novartis Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Novartis' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Happiness
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Office Culture
ANovartis CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Vasant Narasimhan
75 /100
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Diversity at Novartis
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Novartis have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Novartis
N/A
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Recommend to a Friend?
11
Novartis employees are 11% more likely to recommend Novartis as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Novartis
Working at Novartis is rated highly by 102 employees, across various culture dimensions. Novartis employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Novartis’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Novartis was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Novartis
B
Overall Company Culture at Novartis is rated B
Last updated 17 days ago
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25%
Novartis ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Novartis Employee Reviews
Out of 49 Novartis employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Novartis improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Novartis Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Solving the problems to get the products to the customers.
- What makes you most happy at work?All of it. I sell a great product with a great team and get to interact with great people
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Medical benefits are very good
Constructive Feedback From Novartis Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The situation is too far gone
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They would need to develop a soul first
Novartis Company Information
Novartis Company Overview
"Novartis discovers and develops eye care, generics, vaccines and over-the-counter medicines."
Novartis was founded in 1996 and its current CEO is Vasant Narasimhan. Since its inception 30 years ago, Novartis has grown to 133413 employees.
Novartis Mission, Vision & Values
Novartis Mission Statement
The Novartis Mission and Vision. Our mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people`s lives. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in changing the practice of medicine.
Novartis Values
These values and behaviors are: Innovation. by experimenting and delivering solutions. Quality. by taking pride in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. Collaboration. by championing high performing teams with diversity and inclusion. Performance. by prioritizing and making things happen with urgency. Courage. ... Integrity.
| Headquarter | Lichtstrasse 35 Scott Air Force Base, IL CH-4002 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.novartis.com |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | 41-61-324-11-11 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NVS |
| Social Sites |
Novartis Employees
Novartis has 133413 employees. 102 employees at Novartis have reviewed Novartis across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 17 days ago.
Overall, the 102 Novartis employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Novartis are pleased with their total compensation at Novartis, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Novartis are pleased with their team. 102 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Novartis are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Novartis believe the environment at Novartis is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Novartis is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Novartis work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Novartis are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Novartis - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Novartis is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Novartis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Novartis KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Novartis' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Novartis employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Novartis CEO & Leadership
Novartis CEO - Vasant Narasimhan
75 /100
Novartis’s CEO Vasant Narasimhan started in this role in 2018. Vasant’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Novartis’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Male employees. However, employees in the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Narasimhan’s leadership, Novartis employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Manager and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Novartis could stand to see real improvement.
Novartis Leadership
The Novartis Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Vasant Narasimhan, Head of Human Resources Steven Baert, and Group General Counsel Felix R. Ehrat Ph.D.
Vasant Narasimhan CEO / President
Vasant Narasimhan serves as the CEO / President of Novartis.
Steven Baert Head of Human Resources
Mr. Steven Baert has been the Head of Human Resources at Novartis AG since February 26, 2014. Mr. Baert joined Novartis... read more
Felix R. Ehrat Ph.D. Group General Counsel
Dr. Felix R. Ehrat, Ph.D., has been General Counsel of Novartis AG and Novartis International AG since October 1, 2011.... read more
James E. Bradner M.D. President of Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
Dr. James M. Bradner, also known as Jay, M.D., has been President of Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.... read more
F. Michael Ball CEO, Alcon
Mr. F. Michael Ball, also known as Mike, has been the CEO of Alcon at Novartis AG since February 1, 2016. Mr. Ball... read more
Dhaval Patel M.D. Head of NIBR Europe and Head of Autoimmunity & Transplantation Research
Mr. Dhaval Patel, M.D., has been Head of NIBR Europe and Head of Autoimmunity & Transplantation Research at Novartis AG... read more
Erwin Vanhaecke Ph.D. Head of Novartis Group Quality
Mr. Erwin Vanhaecke, Ph.D has been Head of Novartis Group Quality at Novartis AG since January 2013. Mr. Vanhaecke... read more
Patrice Matchaba Global Head of Corporate Responsibility
Mr. Patrice Matchaba has been Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at Novartis AG since October 1, 2017. Mr. Matchaba... read more
Stephen Moran Ph.D. Global Head of Strategy
Mr. Stephen Moran, Ph.D., has been Global Head of Strategy at Novartis AG since January 1, 2017. Mr. Moran joined... read more
Novartis Salaries
How much does Novartis pay?
How much do people at Novartis get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Novartis is $137,328, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $136,782, or $65 per hour.
At Novartis, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $250,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $41,747 annually. Average Novartis salaries by department include: HR at $125,463, Marketing at $132,601, Design at $125,131, and IT at $58,947. Half of Novartis salaries are above $136,782.
33 employees at Novartis rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 96 ratings) while 32 employees at Novartis rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Novartis employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Data Scientist, Sr Desktop Support, and Corporate Counsel. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from Novartis employees.
Last updated 18 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $137k | $137k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $191k | $191k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$137,328*
Average Compensation
$136,782*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Novartis Salaries by City
Novartis Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Novartis
Diverse employees at Novartis score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Novartis in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Novartis across various culture dimensions.
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Novartis Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Novartis PTO
Novartis' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Novartis' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Novartis on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 15% | |
Customer Support | 12% | |
Sales | 9% | |
IT | 3% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 9% | |
|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 6% | |
Saint Louis | 6% | |
Atlanta | 6% | |
Chicago | 3% | |
Other | 71% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Novartis
What is Novartis address?
Novartis location is at Lichtstrasse 35
Who is the CEO of Novartis?
Novartis CEO is Vasant Narasimhan, their score by employees is 75
What is Novartis eNPS?
The eNPS for Novartis is 11
What is Novartis revenue?
Novartis revenue is $50B
What is the salary for Sr Desktop Support in Novartis?
Sr Desktop Support average salary in the US is 115k
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