Vantaggi
I've worked under 10 different people and each one has been a great leader from whom I've learned a lot and been able to develop. Career opportunities exist if you take advantage of them and perform. Benefits outstanding and Novartis takes care of it's employees when they suffer hardship (ie, natural disasters, personal setbacks or layoffs).
Svantaggi
Primary care portfolio limited and unlikely for growth which has resulted in multiple layoffs over the last 6 years. Those remaining must compete with many for remaining jobs; progressive development more difficult as leadership openings shrink rapidly. For sales people, goaling methodology flawed, cumbersome and arbitrary which can be very frustrating and difficult to manage effectively.