Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. We are a world leader in healthcare, with core businesses in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, animal health, eye care and generics.
History ›
Novartis was created in 1996 from the merger of the Swiss companies, Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Our name, "Novartis" derived from the latin 'novae artes' means "new skills".
In 2006, Novartis celebrated 10 years of helping patients worldwide since the successful creation of a health care leader through the merger. With its headquarters in Basel, Novartis operates in 140 countries and has more than 98 000 employees.
Our people ›
Novartis associates share a vision of a better today and tomorrow for patients – a vision that drives our growth and success.
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. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest ideas and resources in our company.
Novartis purpose & strategy ›
Our purpose is to care and cure.
Our aspiration is to be the world's most respected health care company.
Our strategy is to have the best portfolio to meet the health care needs of patients and society