Clinical Research Associate - Clinical Research Associate Novartis Employee Review

2.0
10 Jan 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The colleagues on my team are pretty awesome.

Cons

Systems are archaic. Processes are out-dated. Training comes from people who haven't monitored in ages. Upper management makes decisions that put the department at risk. Direct management is lacking. I do not receive direct line support. Our team basically checks in with each other for guidance. Many studies are unorganized. There is no start-up process. Study Managers fight with internal and external vendors over access because no one knows the process. I could go on but I am not sure what my character limit is. I would end with I have many years of research experience at several Sponsors. I do not feel I fit in here.

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