Upcoming interview at Novartis for a position in the Digital/IT space. How is the WLB and overall environment over there? TIA!

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In which country? Based on what I know from many people, in Switzerland I would say WLB is quite good, its not really a dynamic biotech :)

Yes it would be Switzerland

As you are coming from McKinsey I am guessing the WLB would be much better at Novartis. However, things are pretty unstable at the moment so you should consider that, however, it could be a good opportunity for you to make the move to client side.

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