Down goes Novartis contract.

[anonymous]

We all get this was a contract and it would end. However, this is so crappy to let people go during this crisis! They should have ended the contract in June or July. Speaks volumes about Novartis!

Totally agree!! We all knew what we were getting in to when we took a contract job. However, we did NOT know the contract would end in the midst of a global pandemic.
After working with Novartis for several years, I knew they had utterly no respect whatsoever for the contract salesforce and I knew they were classless (being nice), but I never could have imagined the extent to which Novartis is heartless.

I understand this is business, but to allow this many reps go at this time is almost unexplainably ruthless.

 

[anonymous]

Business 101. Another clueless of what contract means and where it fits in. Another clueless of their actual employer. Hint...look at your paycheck.

Will there ever be a contract that will satisfy you? Doubtful.

Thanks for your useless opinion.

 

[anonymous]

Totally agree!! We all knew what we were getting in to when we took a contract job. However, we did NOT know the contract would end in the midst of a global pandemic.
After working with Novartis for several years, I knew they had utterly no respect whatsoever for the contract salesforce and I knew they were classless (being nice), but I never could have imagined the extent to which Novartis is heartless.

I understand this is business, but to allow this many reps go at this time is almost unexplainably ruthless.

so a company should keep paying out to contract reps for not working? Does that make any sense to you?

 

[anonymous]

so a company should keep paying out to contract reps for not working? Does that make any sense to you?

So a company should continue to pay a direct sales rep for not working? Does that make sense to you?

 

[anonymous]

Totally agree!! We all knew what we were getting in to when we took a contract job. However, we did NOT know the contract would end in the midst of a global pandemic.
After working with Novartis for several years, I knew they had utterly no respect whatsoever for the contract salesforce and I knew they were classless (being nice), but I never could have imagined the extent to which Novartis is heartless.

I understand this is business, but to allow this many reps go at this time is almost unexplainably ruthless.

Couldn't have said it better myself

 

[anonymous]

Hey goofy reps, just hold on tight. NVT HQ's source says we will be mostly hired back (eg better performers) for a contract PCP force to support both inclisiran and ENTRESTO by end of 3Q.

 

[anonymous]

Hey goofy reps, just hold on tight. NVT HQ's source says we will be mostly hired back (eg better performers) for a contract PCP force to support both inclisiran and ENTRESTO by end of 3Q.

If you know anything at all about Novartis, you should NEVER trust anything! You are SO naive...

Let me know how that works out for you.

Look at the history of Novartis layoffs. Educate yourself!

 

[anonymous]

If you were on the call, You would know the answer.

Help! I'm fairly new with the contract due to relocation and was on Merck before and have been on maternity leave and heard from my old PDI boss (who kindly reached out to see if they could help. They were smart and left right after the buyout) that he heard the contract I was on was cut. I'm on the CV1 contract but since I'm on medical leave and California has strict policies about no contact from employers while on leave - my ABL said she cannot communicate any information bc she's a Novartis employee?!?! The RFT is vacant in my area and HR hasn't returned my calls!!! Freaking out with the unknowns so if anyone can help me with any of the questions below, I'd be grateful.

When was the teleconference?
Did all Novartis contracts get cut?
Is there any hope of being put on or interviewing for open territories a different contract?
Do health benefits (UHC had no info) go through end of the month?
When are they taking the company cars back?

So stressful for everyone. Thanks again for any info!

 

[anonymous]

Help! I'm fairly new with the contract due to relocation and was on Merck before and have been on maternity leave and heard from my old PDI boss (who kindly reached out to see if they could help. They were smart and left right after the buyout) that he heard the contract I was on was cut. I'm on the CV1 contract but since I'm on medical leave and California has strict policies about no contact from employers while on leave - my ABL said she cannot communicate any information bc she's a Novartis employee?!?! The RFT is vacant in my area and HR hasn't returned my calls!!! Freaking out with the unknowns so if anyone can help me with any of the questions below, I'd be grateful.

When was the teleconference?
Did all Novartis contracts get cut?
Is there any hope of being put on or interviewing for open territories a different contract?
Do health benefits (UHC had no info) go through end of the month?
When are they taking the company cars back?

So stressful for everyone. Thanks again for any info!

What a bullshit post. Go away troll and stop fishing for information

 

[anonymous]

Help! I'm fairly new with the contract due to relocation and was on Merck before and have been on maternity leave and heard from my old PDI boss (who kindly reached out to see if they could help. They were smart and left right after the buyout) that he heard the contract I was on was cut. I'm on the CV1 contract but since I'm on medical leave and California has strict policies about no contact from employers while on leave - my ABL said she cannot communicate any information bc she's a Novartis employee?!?! The RFT is vacant in my area and HR hasn't returned my calls!!! Freaking out with the unknowns so if anyone can help me with any of the questions below, I'd be grateful.

When was the teleconference?
Did all Novartis contracts get cut?
Is there any hope of being put on or interviewing for open territories a different contract?
Do health benefits (UHC had no info) go through end of the month?
When are they taking the company cars back?

So stressful for everyone. Thanks again for any info!

Contact one of your coworkers to get your answers.

 

[anonymous]

Totally agree!! We all knew what we were getting in to when we took a contract job. However, we did NOT know the contract would end in the midst of a global pandemic.
After working with Novartis for several years, I knew they had utterly no respect whatsoever for the contract salesforce and I knew they were classless (being nice), but I never could have imagined the extent to which Novartis is heartless.

I understand this is business, but to allow this many reps go at this time is almost unexplainably ruthless.

Sad .... still dont understand the concept of CONTRACT, regardless of Industry. Instead of insults and complaints, why dont you reach out to your EMPLOYER and ask what they are doing for their EMPLOYEES. Point the finger where it rightfully belongs. Take productive action, dont pivot!

 

[anonymous]

mistake you all made was selling a goofy product like Entresto.

 

[anonymous]

mistake you all made was selling a goofy product like Entresto.

You post frequently without adding anything except stupidity. Nobody over the age of 6 says goofy, which is your giveaway.

Anybody found leads or info on new positions with the company?

I fear that the unknowns with the lockdown will halt hiring for a majority of sales jobs - not just contract but pharma as a whole.

I'm single so sharing a car isn't an option. No income and trying to figure out what to do about a vehicle is stressing me out. I don't think you can get a car loan without a job? Hoping for a Hail Mary and that we can be put on a new contract.