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About Novartis

About Novartis

Mission 

We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life.

Our businesses

Businesses 

Novartis offers a wide range of healthcare products through our Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Diagnostics, Sandoz and Consumer Health Divisions.

People 

Nearly 100 000 people are working at Novartis to help save lives and improve quality of life.

Our four pillars of corporate citizenship

Corporate citizenship 

Corporate citizenship at Novartis rests on four pillars: patients, business conduct, people and communities, and environmental care.

Locations 

We operate in 140 countries, with our global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

Company history 

Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz.

 

During 2007, Novartis increased R&D investments by more than 20% to USD 6.4 billion. This is one of the highest figures in the industry relative to sales (16.9%).

Novartis ranked No. 2 among pharmaceutical companies in Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" survey in 2008.

Research

Research

Novartis is one of the industry’s biggest investors in research.

Careers

Novartis careers

Our success depends on the creativity and performance of our associates.

WORLDWIDE offices

Novartis worldwide offices

Novartis operates in 140 countries around the world.