Rankings and awards

In 2009, Novartis received numerous awards for our outstanding work environment. Learn more about why so many publications and workplace experts agree that Novartis is a great place to have a career.

 

 

Fast Company: World's Most Innovative Companies

Novartis recognized in the "World's Most Innovative Companies" list by Fast Company magazine. Novartis listed as No. 8 on the overall company list, as well as No. 1 on the biotechnology sector list.

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Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes

Over 1000 companies were analyzed by SAM over the past year to identify sector leaders. For the second year in a row Novartis was recognized #1 in the pharmaceutical sector for having the strongest focus on sustainability, earning a SAM Gold distinction.

 

The Scientist’s “Best Places To Work for Postdocs”

For the past six years, The Scientist has recognized companies from around the globe for their groundbreaking efforts in developing a better postdoc professional experience naming these corporations the “Best Places to Work.” This year, Novartis was acknowledged as one of those companies, earning a position in the top 10.

 

Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”

Reputation and respect anchor Fortune's list of the “World's Most Admired Companies” and in 2009, Novartis was recognized as #2 among pharmaceutical companies.

 

Ethisphere’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies”

Encouraging ethics throughout the organization on a day-by-day basis is what gets a corporation recognized as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies.” For the third year in a row, Novartis took home that honor, ranking highly among top pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

 

The Scientist’s “Best Places To Work”

Since 2003, The Scientist has conducted its “Best Places to Work” survey to determine the workplace conditions that are most important for job satisfaction, and which companies promote environments where those conditions thrive. This year, Novartis was ranked the #7 top workplace among large companies.

 

DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”

For the past nine years, the DiversityInc “Top 50 Companies for Diversity®” list has been a benchmark for identifying the best management for promoting and sustaining diverse workplaces around the world. In 2009 Novartis ranked among the top 20 companies.

 

PharmaVoice’s “Top 100 List”

Showcasing the industry's best and brightest for five years, PharmaVoice annually celebrates 100 of the most inspiring individuals in the life-sciences industry. This year, Novartis CEO Daniel Vasella was recognized as among the most inspiring in the industry.

 

MedAdNews’ “The Most Admired Pharmaceutical Company”

Every year Med Ad News ranks “The Most Admired Pharmaceutical Company,” based on subscriber polls and this year readers chose Novartis as #1.

 

Universum’s “World’s Most Attractive Employers”

Based on the employer preferences of students from around the globe, Universum, the employer branding company, presents the world's Top 50 most attractive employers. In 2009, Novartis was ranked among those top 50 most powerful employer brands.