How sad is it that layoffs have become the new normal here? And it's not just the big rounds I'm talking about, I feel like I hear every week about two more people cut here or three cut there. Between that and all the people laving on their own our... — read more 

The biggest issue Novartis has by far is management. We have a bunch of know-it-alls who continuously ignore every suggestion and every concern we might bring their way about their solutions to things that are ALWAYS short-term and seriously lacking... — read more 

And more will follow in 2019...

I've been hearing that March 29 is going to bring more layoffs to Novartis, anybody here knows more about it?

More cuts, this is bad for everyone... Sandoz Inc. is laying off 65 employees due to closure, according to a WARN notice filed with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment on Feb. 6. In a letter filed with the CDLE, Sandoz said it plans to... — read more 

27 folks laid off. http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/warn/WARN_Report_for_7-1-2017_to_11-25-2017.pdf

We were notified that our Broomfield location will close within the next two years. All people will lose their jobs, the only question is who will go first and who will stay until the very end. Not sure what is better, honestly. Being let go right... — read more 

Who is to blame now - things can be better but people are talking about job cuts for people located in Basel.

Now let's watch things unfold as they introduce cost cutting again - this time it'll hurt even more. I am fairly confident there will be a large job cut in less than 6 months. No insider info on this, not a rumor, just my gut feeling as I am seeing... — read more 

Rumors are flying around, rumors sometimes can be true especially when they are talking about layoffs in Basel.

There is no opportunities for job growth, career development is slow. Management will promise promotions, and then they don't go through when it's needed - it's all Novartis fluff talk - nothing helps... Layoffs also happen at Novartis - my group was... — read more 

I would like to let you know that not having laptops really sucks, OK? How do you expect us to sell with tablets - we need something that can crunch numbers and do some heavy lifting. Novartis is the only company that I worked for that does not... — read more 

Does anyone know what kind of severance payment was distributed to Novartis sales folks that were let go in Q1. I know that numbers change and Novartis has different policies for different geographies, I am primarily interested in how folks in the US... — read more 

255 to be let go by march 31 2105, warn notice filed

Novartis marks 235 admin jobs for termination - company wide restructuring announced. 215 administrative and support staff all located in New Jersey - targeting end of June 2014, Additional 20 positions will be cut outside of New Jersey (all in the... — read more 

If I remember correctly, there was a WARN filed with the state back in December 2013 or January 2014 for our Emeryville, CA location. I think over 200 people were affected - do we know if that went through?

Alcon is alive and well. Not too many job openings. Actually going through reductions by re-evaluating contractor positions; looking at all savings opportunities. It is a different company from 3 years ago.

Hello All - I used to work for Novartis and I left a few years ago. I liked my time at Novartis and would like to see if I can return and work there again. I wanted to see if you had inside information about the current situation - I am wandering if... — read more 

Do you know if Alcon plant is still operating? I used to work there but left 3 years ago.

Just announced: We cut 400 Research and Development jobs our respiratory R&D center in West Sussex (Britain)