Novartis
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices

    Company size

    51-100

    Primary location

    20 Pasir Panjang Road Mapletree Business City #10-25/28
    The Novartis Pharmaceuticals Division is a world leader in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of prescription medicine. Our goal is to provide a broad portfolio of innovative, effective and safe products and services to patients through healthcare professionals around the world. In 2004, the Pharmaceutical's business posted sales of USD 18.5 billion. Research & Development spending increased substantially and reached 18.8% of sales. Our current product portfolio includes more than 40 key marketed products, many of which are leaders in their respective therapeutical areas. The Development portfolio involves more than 75 projects - including potential new products as well as potential new indications or formulations for existing products - in various stages of clinical development.Product & ServicesThe Pharmaceutical Division consists of the following therapeutic areas: 1. General Medicines: A. Cardiovascular & Metabolism B. Neuroscience C. Respiratory & Dermatology D. ABGHI (Arthritis, bone, gastrointestinal, hormone replacement therapies, urinary incontinence) E. Infectious diseases 2. Specialty Medicines: A. Oncology & Hematology B. Transplantation & Immunology C. Ophthalmics

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    QA Associate

    at Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd
    Singapore
    Supports all GxP activities in the Quality department. Administers Quality Systems/ Processes including documentation, metrics and monitoring of...
    Supports all GxP activities in the Quality department. Administers Quality Systems/ Processes including documentation, metrics and monitoring of...
    classification: Healthcare & MedicalHealthcare & Medical
    10d ago
    10d ago

    Finance Director

    at Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd
    Singapore
    Responsible for developing and using financial early warning forecast systems and providing financial and budgetary forecasts of Cluster to the...
    Responsible for developing and using financial early warning forecast systems and providing financial and budgetary forecasts of Cluster to the...
    classification: AccountingAccounting
    6d ago
    6d ago

    Reviews overview

    3.527 ratings in total
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    89%
    Rate salary as high or average
    63%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Novartis?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Novartis appreciate the good work environment with open spaces and supportive colleagues. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage and salary packages. Reviewers value the opportunities for learning and career growth, with chances to work on new products and platforms. Novartis is also commended for its employee-friendly policies promoting work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

    However, there are some potential challenges noted, such as issues with management in terms of support, changing priorities, and resistance to change. Employees have highlighted challenges with systems and processes, with multiple systems in use, manual workflows, and a need for streamlining. The workload and deadlines can be demanding, with expectations of overtime and meeting tight timelines. Additionally, there are resource constraints and planning challenges, with issues such as manpower shortages and ambiguity during startup phases.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    MIO
    Nov 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fantastic experience
    The good thingsGood policies for employees. Novartis was the great platform for work. I enjoyed a lot in Novartis. I recommend Novartis.
    The challengesSome of my managers are not supportive. But platform is great.
    1.0
    Biotechnologist
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Management that has no oversight
    The good thingsNice canteen considering the work location at Tuas. Chartered buses in and out of the plant
    The challengesHuman Resource is a mess and very two faced especially the senior managers. You can literally hear them talk behind your back. Systems are not well integrated.
    1.0
    QA
    Jan 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Get a life outside
    The good thingsPeers within dept. helpful, co-operative, share knowledge Good supply of beverages, biscuits If OT, shuttle buses available ever hr until 8 plus
    The challengesPeers outside dept. non-cooperative, no teamwork, self-protecting Excessive tasks assigned, lack of support from management Meaningless activities for workers to waste time Canteen food lack of variety, not value for money Enclosed environment felt like cooped inside prison
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