Hierarchial big-pharma environment - Anonymous employee Alcon Employee Review

3.0
Jun 27, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

intelligent workforce, people generally feel passionate about what they do. a lot of people who have been around a long time.

Cons

very effected by takeover by Novartis. the company has more procedures than you can imagine. management is highly variable. genearally poor communication.

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Pros

Flexible Schedule Good Culture Good Benefits

Cons

The pace of work can be very fast or inconsistent.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Shift work here= 223. Two on. Two off. Every other weekend is a 3 day weekend

Cons

Watching people that have been there for years, even decades getting laid off.

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