About Us

We strive to change the practice of medicine. To make discoveries that take medicine in new directions.
In this section
- Our Mission and Vision
- Our mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in changing the practice of medicine.
- Our Values
- Strong values define our culture. Our Values & Behavior - innovation, quality, collaboration, performance, courage and integrity guides us in our interactions.
- Our Leadership
- In the context of an increasingly challenging healthcare environment, we are reinforcing our culture, boosting our skills and building a diverse workforce with talented leaders.
- Our Strategy
- Our diverse teams work collaboratively to bring innovative ideas to life, always with the patient at the center of everything we do.
- Our Commitment
- Novartis works with the patient community around the world to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives.
- Our Responsibility
- We apply our expertise in science and innovation to society’s biggest health challenges. Responsibility is a core part of our business strategy.
- Our Business
- Our healthcare portfolio is strategically aligned to deliver positive impact to our patients.
- Our History
- Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz and has a rich history spanning over 200 years.