Life at Novartis.. good or bad?

Discussion in 'Novartis Animal Health' started by Anonymous, Aug 12, 2013 at 10:32 PM.

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  1. Anonymous

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    I saw a posting for a position in my neck of the woods. I currently work for another big name in AH... my current company has its moments. Just curious what life is like at Novartis? Do you feel the constant pressure and deal with the crappy marketing like my company does? Do you guys pay significantly better? I do okay. Just want to keep my options open. Any feedback is appreciated, even the typical cafepharma type of responses.. there is a grain of truth in most of them.

    Thanks!
     

  2. Anonymous

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    Life is good. Sales Management has gotten better, marketing sucks, but every company seems to hate marketing.
     
  3. Anonymous

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    A real response. Thank you so much! Not to push my luck, but do you have an idea of starting base? I only saw one entry on glassdoor. I really am trying to do my homework, I don't want to be known as a "company hopper"
     
  4. Anonymous

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    200k base. Uncapped commission company car and plane and free "ladies of the nights". Best company ever.
     
  5. Anonymous

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    You forgot old shitty products to sell!!
     
  6. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    such an original response. your mother would be proud.
     
  7. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Depends on experience, level you're hired at, etc. I would estimate average starting base probably $50-75k, incentive package averages $20k, also have the car/fuel, phone, laptop. No real increase for cost of living if you're hired into a big city, unfortunately.
     
  8. Anonymous

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    Similar to my current gig. Thanks for the reply. Hows the pressure and overall morale? I.e. requirements? How closely are you watched? (Gps etc). Are paperwork and compliance real hindrances?

    Thanks again for the info. Big decision to make this kind of move and its obviously a small enough industry that you should do your due diligence.
     
  9. Anonymous

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    Honest feedback for you -

    If you are asking these questions you do not want to work hard and have a career

    Go elsewhere
     
  10. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Man- we are selling so much sentinel it's crazy! Life is good!
     
  11. Anonymous

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    I agree! We are kicking Elanco's ass!
     
  12. Anonymous

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    I guess our def of "kicking ass" are different. You have to be winning at something to use that expression. Novartis is known for being low class. Elanco is the place to be, period.
     
  13. Anonymous

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    You are funny! Elanco was the place to be. That shipped has sailed. Novartis is king again!!
     
  14. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Based on?
    Growth...nope, Market Share...nope, Sales...nope, Innovation/New Products...nope
     
  15. Anonymous

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    based on the fact that I am making a ton of money and Trifexis is getting returned left and right!
     
  16. Anonymous

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    Now that Q3 results are in are you still drinking the Novartis>Elanco kool aid??

    Get your resume ready!
     
  17. Anonymous

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    YEP! COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
     
  18. Anonymous

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    I wonder when we will be sold?