Novocol Pharma Reviews

3.7

56% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

50% positive business outlook

Novocol Pharma has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Novocol Pharma employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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22 reviews
3.0
23 Apr 2026

The "Lesson Learned"

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Deciding to join and stay at Novocol was driven by my passion for learning. I’ve truly learned something new every day—especially about how 'transparency' and 'family' are interpreted in today’s reality. It is fascinating to see the slogan 'we are all in this together' in action. It’s an experience that definitely shows you what reality is really like!

Cons

Benefits are good, but not compete with other companies!

1.0
31 Mar 2026

Money First, Business Second, People Last

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Novocol Pharmaceutical (Septodont) was a great place to work at when it was a family owned business. Everyone was happy, kind, and enjoyed working. Even doing overtime wasn't an issue because the work environment was pleasant. Benefits are pretty good, which is convenient since mental health resources are severely needed.

Cons

The new executives have ruined the company within a year of taking over. The company culture is horrible, business is falling apart, and nobody likes going to work anymore. People would rather quit with no back-up than stay. Nobody listens to nor cares about the people doing all the work. They only care about cutting corners by eliminating jobs and implementing short-term solutions instead of investing in their employees and new equipment so they can put more money into their own pockets. You can feel the tension in the air. It's extremely toxic. Nobody is happy, everyone is running on fumes, and are being told to do more with no compensation in return. There has been an increase in people going on mental leave because of how bad it has gotten. Everyone believes that the French Headquarters is getting all the benefits while the Canadian site gets nothing. Not even proper recognition. Until the executive team starts listening to the people at the "bottom", things will only continue to get worse. Also, there is no such thing as a promotion here. You have to "apply" to your position. Not that it matters now since they refuse to increase headcount and wages.

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Novocol Pharma Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We recognize that you have concerns about recent changes and how they have affected your experience. While we may not share all of the views expressed, we take comments related to culture, workload, and employee well‑being seriously. These topics are important, and we are committed to ongoing dialogue and continuous improvement. If you are open to it, we would welcome the opportunity to connect directly to better understand your perspective and experiences. Input from long‑tenured employees is valuable as we continue this work. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Ashleigh, People and Culture team
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