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Dear Visitor,
Thank you for taking interest in Novartis.
Our name, derived from the Latin novae artes, means "new skills" and reflects our commitment to focus research and development to bring new healthcare products to the patients and physicians that we serve. To find out more about our commitments, you can visit the Our Mission section.
Created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis is currently organized into four divisions. For more information, please click on the Our Businesses link.
We are always strengthening our medicine-based portfolio, and investing in strategic growth platforms. And Novartis is the only company with leadership positions in both patented and generic pharmaceuticals. Our Leadership & Governance section has more information.
Finally, at Novartis, corporate citizenship is a top priority. We aspire to responsible and conscientious global citizenship based on trust, transparency and accountability. To find out more, visit our Corporate Responsibility section.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us.
Sincerely,
Daniel Vasella

Corporate citizenship at Novartis rests on our commitments to patients, people, health, safety & environment, and business conduct.
Our Mission
We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to cure diseases, ease suffering, and enhance the quality of life.
Leadership & Governance
The Novartis Board of Directors is comprised of 12 members. Four committees assist the Board in carrying out its duties.
Our Businesses
Novartis is made up of four different business divisions: pharmaceuticals; vaccines and diagnostics; Sandoz; and consumer health.

Research
Novartis is working to build the most promising pipeline in the industry to treat and help people around the world.
NEWS
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CAREERS

Our success depends entirely on the creativity, performance and achievement of our associates at all levels.
